Master in Marine Biology
Padua, Italy
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2027
TUITION FEES
EUR 2,739 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Master in Marine Biology at The University of Padua follows a two-year structure (1st and 2nd year). Padua was founded in 1222; notable alumni include Copernicus and Galileo. The programme covers marine ecology, oceanography, conservation, aquaculture and ecotoxicology with laboratory and field training. Keywords: coastal management, biodiversity, seafood quality control, environmental monitoring.
Career Outcomes: Graduates take leadership roles in public and private institutions for coastal and marine protection, work in marine ecotoxicology and seafood quality control labs, aquaculture. They can join research, education/outreach, environmental consultancy and NGOs. After Master’s they can sit the State qualification test and pursue a Ph.D..
Programme structure
1st Year: Experimental design and statistical analysis; Marine biodiversity; Marine ecology: patterns and processes; Molecular methods for management and aquaculture; Ecology and physiology of global changes; Life cycles and adaptations of marine organisms; Marine conservation: principles and applications; Pharmacology, Toxicology and welfare in aquaculture; Practical marine ecology; Seafood sustainability, production and control.
2nd Year: Biodiversity and behaviour; Marine ecotoxicology; Farming and feeding of aquatic species; Reproduction in aquaculture; Marine microbiology; Pathology of aquatic organisms; Ecological Modelling.
Earning a Master's degree in Marine Biology involves the successful completion of a structured academic program, comprising a total of 120 ECTS credits.
1st Year: Experimental design and statistical analysis; Marine biodiversity; Marine ecology: patterns and processes; Molecular methods for management and aquaculture; Ecology and physiology of global changes; Life cycles and adaptations of marine organisms; Marine conservation: principles and applications; Pharmacology, Toxicology, and welfare in aquaculture; Practical marine ecology; Seafood sustainability, production, and control.
2nd Year: Biodiversity and behavior; Marine ecotoxicology; Farming and feeding of aquatic species; Reproduction in aquaculture; Marine microbiology; Pathology of aquatic organisms; Ecological Modelling.
Credits: 120 ECTS
Master's Degree in Marine Biology
Merit-based scholarships
Padua International Excellence Scholarship
The University of Padua offers many scholarships to highly talented prospective students wishing to pursue a Bachelor's or Master's degree completely held in English in Padua.
Fee-waivers
The University of Padua additionally offers 100 full tuition fee waivers to students enrolling in one of its degree programs held completely in English.
Departmental scholarships
Some Departments offer additional scholarships to more students applying to Bachelor's and Master's degrees entirely taught in English.
Galilean School of Higher Education Scholarships
The Scuola Galileiana di Studi Superiori (Galilean School of Higher Education) is the University of Padua’s school of excellence. It combines traditional university education with a series of special in-house courses comprising seminars and lectures by renowned international visiting professors. Up to four highly talented international students are selected each year.
Scholarships awarded by other national or international organizations
Scholarships awarded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation MAECI
Every year, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation awards scholarships for studying in Italy to both international students and Italian students who are permanent residents in countries other than Italy (IRE).
These scholarships aim to foster international cultural cooperation, spread the knowledge of the Italian language, culture, and science, as well as promote the Italian economic and technological system throughout the world.
Grants are offered to pursue study, training, and/or research programs at Italian Higher Education Institutes, both public and legally recognized.
Loans for merit
The University of Padua has signed an agreement with the bank Banca Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A, the savings bank Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Padova e Rovigo, and the Association ‘Friends of the University of Padua’. The agreement is aimed at providing EU students with a flexible borrowing option at advantageous interest rates, to be granted with no need for collateral, to bear expenses for education.
The loan will be granted following checks on the eligibility criteria of the student asking for the financing and prior approval of the lender.
Graduates reach leadership roles in public and private institutions devoted to the protection and sustainable development of the coastal and marine environment, in laboratories of marine ecotoxicology and quality control of seafood, and in aquaculture facilities. In addition, it is possible to be employed in research institutions and to work in the field of education and outreach. After completion of the Master's, students can sustain the State qualification test for being a professional biologist in Italy. This Master’s degree sets the basis to continue an advanced training with a Ph.D. in Italy or abroad.