Master in Marine and Atmospheric Sciences
Universidade de Aveiro
Key Information
Campus location
Aveiro, Portugal
Languages
Portuguese, English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
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Introduction
Master in Marine and Atmospheric Sciences
The Master in Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (MMASc) aims to train professionals able to integrate in their specific activities the multidisciplinary characteristics (chemical, physical, geological, biological and social) involved in marine and atmospheric processes.
The MMASc follows the global trend towards the holistic study of the climate system based on the Earth System models, to which are added the socio-economic components, management and governance to mitigate and adapt to climate change. Following this paradigm, the study plan consists of a set of mandatory courses, which offers a multidisciplinary training, and optional courses which together with the theme of Thesis / Internship, allows to design more specialized profiles in one of the following areas:
- meteorology, oceanography and climate;
- protection and management of coastal areas;
- sustainable marine resources;
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
1st Semester
- Monitorization of Atmospheric and Marine Systems
- Coastal Oceanography
- Atmospheric and Marine Risks
2nd Semester
- Marine and Atmospheric Data Processing and Analysis
- Marine Coastal Modelling
- Global Climate System
Year 2
1st Semester
- Coastal And Port Engineering
- Dissertation / Internship
Program Outcome
Future graduates will be able to perform specialized tasks in multidisciplinary teams - identifying marine resources and proposing solutions for their sustainable use - working in the areas of meteorology and / or oceanography and research of climate change –characterizing risks and proposing technically and financially viable solutions in the framework of planning, management and rehabilitation of coastal and marine areas; They will also be able to develop critical thinking on problems and propose ethically responsible solutions to positively influence society and decision-makers.
Our Master’s programs in Marine and Atmospheric Sciences gives the basis to pursue both national and international PhD studies
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Career Opportunities
The MMASc provides scientific and technical basis for a wide range of professional activities:
- Exploration and management of marine resources.
- Weather and climate forecasts
- Mapping and forecasting production from renewable energy sources
- Marine pollution control and analysis of water quality
- Protection and management of coastal areas
- Modelling of atmospheric and marine processes
- Climate research
In addition to expertise in the scientific areas of the master, graduates also gain transferable skills, particularly in data analysis and modelling, very appreciated in other activity sectors.