Universidade dos Açores Master in Integrated Studies of the Oceans
Universidade dos Açores

Universidade dos Açores

Master in Integrated Studies of the Oceans

Ponta Delgada, Portugal

Master degree

2 years

English

Full time

EUR 3,000

On-Campus

* 1st Phase

Key Summary

    About : The Master in Integrated Studies of the Oceans focuses on comprehensive ocean understanding. It covers various aspects, including physical, chemical, biological, and geological oceanography. This program is designed to equip students with the skills needed for a multidisciplinary approach to ocean issues.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can explore numerous career paths, such as marine research, environmental policy, and ocean management. Opportunities also exist in governmental and non-governmental organizations, as well as academic institutions. This degree supports roles that contribute to the sustainable use and conservation of ocean resources.

Study programme's generic objectives:

  • To provide a level of academic training that allows the understanding and scientific scholarship in specific areas of marine sciences, demonstration of deep level of knowledge;
  • To strengthen the capacity to integrate knowledge and how to apply them to solve new problems and situations, often in multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary context;
  • To develop theoretical and operational skills for scientific research on original themes in the marine environment;
  • To deepen the reflection on the ethical and social implications and responsibilities that result from the development of new marine scientific and technological solutions;
  • To improve the scientific dissemination of marine science and technology into society, whether specialists or nonspecialists, in a clear and unambiguous way;
  • To promote learning throughout life, essentially autonomously;
  • To increase the transfer of knowledge of this level of education to the business world.

Objectives

The essential skills and knowledge that are expected to be achieved with this course of study are as follows:

  • Increase knowledge and general understanding of the main branches of marine sciences as biology, ecology, marine resources and oceanography, and their interactions;
  • High-quality training in a demanding research environment, supported by projects and teams of scientists at the national and international level;
  • The training methods and advanced R & D analysis techniques applied in the field and laboratory; d) Building the capacity to seek and interpret complex scientific information and conduct original research, as well as conceptualize, plan, implement and manage scientific research; e) Interact with multidisciplinary research teams;
  • Find funding to carry out cutting-edge scientific research;
  • Communicate ideas and scientific results to specialist and non-specialist audiences; h) To acquire skills in the area of ​​entrepreneurship and self-employment.