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Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters USB
Master in Fishery and Protection of Waters
- Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
A comprehensive and versatile study programme, Master in Fishery and Protection of Waters explores the biological, ecological, and technological aspects of fisheries and water management as well as the issues related to the protection of the aquatic environment. In addition, the programme also provides insight into various related fields.


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University Centre of the Westfjords
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Master in Coastal and Marine Management
- Ísafjörður, Iceland
Master degree
Full time, Part time
18 months
On-Campus
English
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Master in Coastal and Marine Management is a cross-disciplinary resource management program that focuses on coastal and marine issues and mainly draws...


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University of Macau
Master of Science in Smart Ocean Technology
- Macau, Macau
MSc
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The programme is designed to train students to master the principles and techniques of the information and data acquisition in oceans, big data science, advanced data processing, underwater acoustics and imaging, underwater communication and ocean sensors, and to apply them to the research and development of marine equipment, marine observation and forecasting, and marine management.


Universidade de Aveiro
Master in Marine and Atmospheric Sciences
- Aveiro, Portugal
Master degree
2 years
On-Campus
Portuguese, English
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.


Utrecht University
Master of Science in Marine Sciences
- Utrecht, Netherlands
MSc
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The ocean is vital for our economy, our health and well-being, for climate, food and biodiversity. However, due to increasing human-induced impact such as pollution and CO2 emissions the ocean is rapidly changing. As part of the two-year Master’s programme Marine Sciences, you will learn how marine systems and processes operate naturally – and how they change through human intervention.
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University of Algarve
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PhD in Marine, Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Faro, Portugal
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
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To promote advanced formation, multi and interdisciplinary in scientific areas related to PhD in Environmental, Marine and Earth Sciences. Development of skills and scientific training at the highest level, including scientific analysis, innovation, critical thinking, decision-making and independent research work


ICBAS School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Master's Degree in Marine Sciences - Marine Resources
- Porto, Portugal
Master degree
Full time
On-Campus
English, Portuguese
The Master's in Marine Sciences and Marine Resources (MCMRM) is a multidisciplinary program that prepares professionals for marine research, resource management, and sustainable exploration. Students specialize in Marine Biology and Ecology or Aquaculture and Fisheries, gaining skills in conservation, innovation, and responsible marine resource utilization.


UiT The Arctic University of Norway
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Master in Marine Biotechnology and Biological Chemistry
- Tromsø, Norway
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
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Dive into the future of ocean exploration and innovation. This program combines biotechnology, chemistry, and life sciences to equip you with cutting-edge knowledge and hands-on research experience in areas like marine drug discovery, sustainable seafood, carbon capture, and green chemical processes.


Universidade de Vigo
Degree in Marine Sciences
- Vigo, Spain
Bachelor's degree
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
Spanish
The objective of the Degree in Marine Sciences is the scientific and practical preparation of professionals in relation to the marine and coastal environment, providing graduates with multidisciplinary and multidisciplinary training applicable to fishing activities, aquaculture, oceanography, the environment and its protection, coastal management and planning, sustainable tourism, new food resources, minerals of industrial interest and renewable energy.


The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou)
Red Bird MPhil Program - Specialisation in Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences
- Guangzhou, China
M.Phil. (Master of Philosophy)
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
For the Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences specialisation. The Red Bird MPhil Program explores a student-centered interdisciplinary education paradigm through guided learning, creating an optimal growth environment for future strategic engineers and scientists to discover themselves, unleash their potential, and continuously improve their abilities.


University of Miami Rosenstiel School
PhD and MS in Marine, Atmospheric, and Geosciences (GRE Waived)
- Miami, USA
MSc, PhD
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
We offer PhD and MS degrees in 6 programs: Atmospheric Sciences, Marine Biology & Ecology, Environmental Science & Policy, Marine Geosciences, Meteorology & Physical Oceanography, and Ocean Sciences. We offer highly competitive stipend rates, tuition, and health insurance coverage for our incoming PhD students as part of a fully-funded 5-year Graduate Assistantship. Finally, as part of our revitalized connections across colleges and to take advantage of our unique research facilities, we offer an MS degree in both Ocean Engineering and Sustainable Business. Our graduate students also take advantage of nearby NOAA facilities including the Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory, Southeast Fisheries Science Center, and the National Hurricane Center. PhD Assistantships can be found here: https://graduate.earth.miami.edu/admissions/phd-assistanships/index.html GRE not required!


Escola Universitária Vasco da Gama
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Bachelor Degree in Marine Health and Welfare
- Coimbra, Portugal
Bachelor's degree
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
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Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Health and Wellfare, taught in English, combines Marine Sciences, Veterinary Sciences and Biotechnology. Over the course of three years, it prepares professionals to protect and restore marine ecosystems, work in aquaculture, conservation, food security and the Blue Bioeconomy.


University of Miami, College of Engineering
MS in Ocean Engineering
- Coral Gables, USA
MSc
Full time, Part time
3 semesters
On-Campus
English
The MS in Ocean Engineering provides participants with a combination of engineering skills and strong scientific knowledge in the marine sciences, preparing them to address a variety of ocean-related engineering concerns (e.g. prepare coastal communities for a changing climate; port and harbor security; coastal observation networks; coastal infrastructure; etc.) in a rational and responsible manner.


Centrale Nantes
MSc Marine Technology - Ocean Engineering (M-TECH OE)
- Nantes, France
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
This specialism in Marine Technology aims to give students advanced training on typical problems of free-surface hydrodynamics applied to ocean engineering: water waves, ship resistance, wave-structure interactions, moorings, behaviour and performance of marine structures including ships or offshore renewable energy systems ... physical, modelling, numerical and experimental aspects are studied.


Universitat de Barcelona
Master's Degree in Oceanography and Marine Environmental Management
- Barcelona, Spain
Master degree
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
Spanish
Master's degree in Oceanography and Marine Environmental Management: an interuniversity master's degree for graduates looking to specialize in marine sciences. The master's degree in Oceanography and Marine Environmental Management is an official postgraduate degree offered by the UB and the UPC to graduates in experimental sciences and engineering who wish to specialize in marine sciences, either for professional purposes or as preparation for doctoral studies and a research career.


University of Southampton
Ocean and Earth Science by Research
- Southampton, United Kingdom
MSc
Full time
12 months
On-Campus
English
Join Europe's largest ocean science community and conduct cutting-edge research at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton. You'll train alongside world-leading scientists, access a dedicated research vessel, and develop specialised knowledge in marine or Earth science through a hands-on, research-focused MSc programme.


Universitat de Barcelona
Master's Degree in Oceanography and Marine Environment Management
- Barcelona, Spain
Master degree
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English, Spanish
The Master's in Oceanography and Marine Environment Management is aimed at graduates in experimental sciences and engineering who want to specialize in marine sciences, for professional reasons or to pursue a doctorate and a scientific career.


University of Antwerp
Master of Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management (M.Sc.)
- Antwerp, Belgium
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The 2-year master programme in “Master of Science in Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management” (Oceans & Lakes) addresses students with a background in Sciences. Oceans & Lakes is an inter-university programme organized by the Faculty of Sciences of Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB, Free University of Brussels), Universiteit Antwerpen (UAntwerpen, Antwerp University) and Universiteit Gent (UGent, Ghent University). The students are provided with strong fundamental and applied knowledge and prepared for an active role in the scientific research and management of marine and lacustrine systems.
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Learn more about Marine and Ocean Sciences degree programs
Studying the ocean means getting close to one of the most complex and least understood systems on Earth. A program in Marine and Ocean Sciences puts you at the intersection of biology, chemistry, physics, and geology, all focused on understanding the sea.
The learning environment fosters scientific curiosity and the kind of independent thinking that fieldwork and open-ended research demand. You'll cover coursework in marine ecology, physical oceanography, coastal geomorphology, and aquatic chemistry. Practical instruction often includes boat-based sampling, underwater observation, and laboratory analysis of sediment cores or water column data. You'll develop field-specific competencies like sonar data interpretation, marine organism identification, and ocean current modeling.
Graduates move into roles across environmental consultancy, fisheries management, offshore energy, conservation policy, and government research agencies. A postgraduate program deepens your focus considerably, whether you're specializing in deep-sea biogeochemistry, climate-linked ocean modeling, or marine protected area governance. At that level, you're expected to lead independent research, contribute to peer-reviewed work, and engage with real questions the sector hasn't yet answered.