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Master in Marine Biology, Resources and Climate Change, following the goals of the United Nations on Sustainable Development and 2030 Agenda, will provide important inter- and multidisciplinary knowledge on marine biology, sustainability of marine resources and how these can be affected by climate change (E.g. Sustainability of marine Resources, Ecosystem Services, Marine Biotechnology, Conservation, Fisheries, Aquaculture). The program has experienced professors in lecturing, and on the science, in these areas, aimed to work close with the students. This Master course will include a range of curricular units relevant to these areas and there is the necessity to produce a dissertation or internship (in credited institutions, such as Universities, businesses or organizations related to the Master course) in one of the themes of the Master course in order to develop competences valuable to the future career of the students.
Study Programme
1st YEAR - 1st Semester
| COURSE UNIT TITLE | TYPE | SUBJECT AREA | ECTS |
| Marine Economic Botany | Compulsory | Marine Biology | 6 |
| Science, history and politics of climate change | Compulsory | Interdisciplinar | 6 |
| Population Ecology | Compulsory | Marine Biology | 6 |
| Biological Oceanography | Compulsory | Marine Biology | 6 |
| Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Modelling | Compulsory | Interdisciplinar | 6 |
1st YEAR - 2nd Semester
| COURSE UNIT TITLE | TYPE | SUBJECT AREA | ECTS |
| Aquaculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources Sustainability | Compulsory | Marine Biology | 6 |
| Conservation and Management of Biodiversity | Compulsory | Marine Biology | 6 |
| Introduction to Marine Policy | Compulsory | Marine Biology | 6 |
| Seminar in Marine Biology | Compulsory | Marine Biology | 6 |
| Optional 1 | Elective | 6 |
| The student should register, in the 2nd semester, in a curricular unit of 6 ECTS, from the list that follows, to make 30 ECTS: |
| COURSE UNIT TITLE | TYPE | SUBJECT AREA | ECTS |
| Scientific Writing | Elective | Interdisciplinary | 6 |
| Environmental Quality Indicators | Elective | Marine Biology | 6 |
| Marine Resources and Marine Biotechnology | Elective | Marine Biology | 6 |
| Advanced Topics in Biostatistics | Elective | Interdisciplinary | 6 |
2nd YEAR
| COURSE UNIT TITLE | REGIME | TYPE | SUBJECT AREA | ECTS |
| Thesis Project in Marine Biology and Global Change | 1º Semestre | Compulsory | Marine Biology | 3 |
| Dissertation in Marine Biology, Resources and Climate Change | Anual | Elective | Marine Biology | 57 |
| Internship in Marine Biology, Resources and Climate Change | Anual | Elective | Marine Biology | 57 |
| The student must make 60 credits annually. |
| The optional curricular units are offered annually depending on the availability of the Organic Unit. |
General information
- Course name: Master degree in Marine Biology and Global Change
- Course type: 2nd Cycle Studies - Advanced Specialisation Master Programme
- Qualification awarded: Master
- Course coordination: Prof. José Xavier (jxavier@zoo.uc.pt)
- Mobility coordination: Prof. António Coutinho (cafe@bot.uc.pt)
- Objectives: The MSc in Marine Biology and Global Change will give multidisciplinary, scientific and technical formation in areas of strong development in Marine Biology, essential to understand the functioning of Oceans, its resources and threats. The plan of studies includes disciplines of Natural Sciences that have been fundamental to the advance in knowledge in Marine Biology and Global Change.
- Duration: 4 semesters
- ECTS credits: 120
- Teaching: Portuguese and/or English
- Professional Gols: The MSc in Marine Biology and Global Change career options include technicians in Marine Biology, Resources, Sustainability and Global Change; National and international experts in the aquaculture sector; Environmental managers and environmental and social responsibility of private companies; Senior technicians in municipalities and state agencies (ICNF, APA, DGAV, NGOs); Senior technicians in agro-environmental companies (e.g. animal production); Technicians responsible for supporting business innovation. Students may also opt to carry on to PhD studies.
- Numerus clausus: 20
- Tuition fee: National student: 1.500€ / International student: 7.000€
- Admission conditions: Holders of a bachelor's degree or legal equivalent in Biology, Biochemistry, Aquatic Sciences, Other Sciences related to the Master course.
- More information: UC Website
Research topics & supervisors (2022-23)
This DOCUMENT has been assembled to help prospective students to get in touch with potential supervisors that match their interests. You can use this list to approach several potential supervisors and discuss these or other research ideas you want to develop during your dissertation.
If you need any help, including for internships, contact the MSc coordinator Prof. José Xavier (jxavier@zoo.uc.pt)
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Dissertations presented
This Master came into operation in the academic year 2022/2023, so no dissertations have yet been submitted.