MSc Tropical Marine Biology

Two-thirds of our research is rated “world-leading” or “internationally excellent” (REF 2014), and you learn from and work alongside our expert staff Professional accreditation To expand your skillset and boost your employability, we provide you with £125 to spend on externally accredited learning, such as certification as a Marine Mammal Surveyor, participation in Sea Survival courses or gaining the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat Our expert staff As one of the largest schools at our University, we offer a lively, friendly and supportive environment with research-led study and high quality teaching You benefit from our academics’ wide range of expertise on important national and international problems using cutting-edge techniques Key academic staff for this course include: Dr Leanne Appleby Hepburn, who works on community ecology of coral reefs; Professor Dave Smith, who is researching tropical marine biology and conservation; Dr Michael Steinke, who is working on biogenic trace gases in marine environments; Dr Tom Cameron, who specialises in aquatic community ecology; and Dr Etienne Low-Decarie, who is investigating ecological and evolutionary responses to global change The University of Essex has a Women's Network to support female staff and students and was awarded the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award in November 2013 in recognition of its continuing work to support women in STEM Specialist facilities Recent investment has provided modern facilities for imaging biological systems, aquatic community ecology, photosynthesis and eco-physiology On our course you have the opportunity to: Work in an open and friendly department, with shared staff-student social spaces Conduct your research alongside academics and PhD students in shared labs Our local marine biology field centre, with direct access to the Colne estuary, a recently designated marine conservation zone (MCZ) Develop your practical...