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MASTER'S PROGRAMME IN MARINE BIOLOGY,120 CREDITS

STOCKHOLM UNIVERSITY

The oceans comprise over 70% of the surface of the Earth. They contain a richness of environments from the arctic ice
wastes, the archipelagos of the Baltic and the tidal plains along the coasts of Europe, to coral reefs and abysses, far deeper
than Mount Everest is high. The oceans include inexpressible ocean expanses where most of the production of the oceans
takes place, but which are nevertheless called ocean deserts. These many-faceted environments contain a rich plant and
animal life that has adapted itself in different ways to the shifting conditions there is an enormous diversity here.
Oceans not only offer us rich and fascinating environments, they also offer us riches. Exploitation of the oceans takes
many forms: healthy food is caught and farmed there, coastal areas are used for recreation, huge quantities of goods are
transported across the oceans, and they are important receivers of waste. The resources are often used so intensively that
the effects are frightening: eutrophication, over-fishing, toxic effects, and the loss of habitats. Knowledge of oceanic
processes that, and of how we influence them, are two preconditions for a broad understanding of the environment of the
Earth. There are three main directions of the Masters Programme in Marine Biology: marine ecology, ecotoxicology, and
tropical marine biology. The compulsory and elective courses are different for the three directions, but they all contain a
degree project for 30-60 hp (1-2 terms). This work can be carried out at Stockholm University, at the university field
stations on the Baltic (Ask) or west coast (Tjrn), in collaboration with an authority, or connected to a project in the
tropics. The programme is a suitable preparation for research education or for future work with issues of the aquatic
environment at, for example, environmental authorities, county administrative boards, municipalities, industry, etc.

Spring 2011, Programme code NMARO


Appl.code: SU-56743
Application: Anmlan sker p studera.nu

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Special Admittance to the program requires knowledge equivalent to a Bachelor's


eligibility degree, including a minimum of 90 credits in Biology. Swedish upper secondary
requirements : school course English B or equivalent or one of the following tests; Cambridge
CPE och CAE: Pass. IELTS : 6.0 (with no part of the test below 5.0). TOEFL
(paper based): 550 (with minimum grade 4 on the written test part). TOEFL
(computer based): 213. TOEFL (internet based): 79.
Selection: According to the quantity and quality of previous academic studies including its
relevance for the programme, and a letter of intent and/or research plan. A
written entrance test may be given.
Periodization: Period 1 - starts during the first half of the semester
Form of studies: Normal
Hours of tuition: Daytime
Rate of studies: 100 %
Language: English.
Place of studies: Stockholm
Additional Application by 1 August for international applicants.
information:
Spring 2011, Programme code NMARO
Appl.code: SU-56744
Application: Application can only be made from the Swedish website.
Special Admittance to the program requires knowledge equivalent to a Bachelor's
eligibility degree, including a minimum of 90 credits in Biology. Swedish upper secondary
requirements : school course English B or equivalent or one of the following tests; Cambridge
CPE och CAE: Pass. IELTS : 6.0 (with no part of the test below 5.0). TOEFL
(paper based): 550 (with minimum grade 4 on the written test part). TOEFL
(computer based): 213. TOEFL (internet based): 79.
Selection: According to the quantity and quality of previous academic studies including its
relevance for the programme, and a letter of intent and/or research plan. A
written entrance test may be given.
Periodization: Period 1 - starts during the first half of the semester
Form of studies: Normal
Hours of tuition: Daytime
Rate of studies: 100 %
Language: English.
Place of studies: Stockholm

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