Master's Programme in Marine Biology

About this programme

On our Master’s programme in Marine Biology you will learn about the rich marine ecosystems in the Baltic Sea and oceans beyond. The programme aims to provide an in-depth theoretical background in marine ecology along with applied practical training, to give you a range of skills and a competitive edge. The Master's in Marine Biology is taught by internationally renowned researchers and offers access to excellent research facilities at the Askö and Tjärnö field stations. With a wide range of courses to choose from, you have the freedom to shape a programme that suits your interests and goals. The Master’s programme in Marine Biology offers broad training within a range of subjects including ecosystem dynamics and marine conservation ecology, spanning systems from the Baltic to the tropics. There is space within the programme for you to choose from a selection of additional elective or optional courses so you can create a programme adapted to your chosen career path. You are required to choose 15 credits of courses from the list of elective courses (updated each year). You can also include at least 15 credits of optional courses. These can be in other subjects. Degree Project in Marine Biology (instructions apply for all degree projects at the department) Degree projects, which are 30, 45 or 60 credits, are carried out within ongoing research projects at the Department of Ecology, Environment and Plant Sciences . It is also possible to conduct the degree project externally, at a research institute, organisation or company.