Universidade Santiago de Compostela Master's Degree in Marine Biology
Universidade Santiago de Compostela

Universidade Santiago de Compostela

Master's Degree in Marine Biology

Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Master degree

18 months

Spanish, Galician

Full time

Oct 2026

EUR 1,089

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The Master's Degree in Marine Biology offers a comprehensive study of marine ecosystems, biodiversity, and conservation. Students engage in hands-on research, fieldwork, and laboratory analysis, focusing on understanding the ocean's complex environments. The program aims to equip students with essential knowledge and skills over two years of study, providing a solid foundation for advanced exploration in marine science.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in various fields, including marine research, environmental consulting, conservation organizations, and academia. Potential job roles include marine biologist, oceanographer, and environmental educator, among others. This program prepares students to make significant contributions to marine conservation and management efforts.

The inter-university master's degree has a double objective: to provide basic and advanced knowledge for professionals in tasks related to Marine Biology, and to train research personnel to be incorporated into scientific centers or research teams from public, private or companies.

This is an interuniversity master's degree with the universities of A Coruña and Vigo with a double objective: the training of professionals in tasks related to Marine Biology and the improvement in the training of those already dedicated to these activities for their subsequent incorporation into scientific centers of research in Marine Biology or research teams from public or private organizations or companies in the sector.