M.Sc. (Marine Science)

Master of Science in Marine Science

M.Sc. Marine Science or Master of Science in Marine Science is a postgraduate Oceanography course. Marine Science covers the several areas like Physical Oceanography, Marine Chemistry, Marine Biology and Marine Geology, etc. The duration of M.Sc. in Marine Science is mostly two academic years and divided into four semesters but it varies from institute to institute. The Goa University is providing two years course. Minimum time to complete the course is also two years. The Master degree course is an important and career orienting in nature that opens a lot of job scopes for the candidates after its successful completion.

M.Sc. Marine Science Eligibility

• Aspiring candidates should have completed B.Sc. Chemistry and Hons. in Zoology, Botany, Geology, Geography, Physiology, Bio-Chemistry, Microbiology with Chemistry as one of the General (Pass) subjects.
• The admission marks for this course vary from University to University.

M.Sc. Marine Science Syllabus

Syllabus of Marine Science as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.Sc. Marine Science Colleges

• Goa University, North Goa
• University of Calcutta, Kolkata
• Chettinad University - CU, Kanchipuram

M.Sc. Marine Science Course Suitability

• They should have proficiency in chemistry, physics, calculus, computer applications related to the natural sciences, and laboratory techniques.
• Other essential skills for the course are marine biology, introductory oceanography, marine ecology, chemical oceanography, and physical oceanography.
• They should also have a scientific method and critical thinking, including the ability to design and carry out an inquiry-based research or internship project, analyze primary scientific literature, write a scientific proposal, and write a research paper or compile a portfolio.
• Candidates should have knowledge of Oceanographic and marine biological laboratory methods and field techniques.

How is M.Sc. Marine Science Course Beneficial?

• After completing the Master degree course they can go for jobs in many fields such as National Institute of Oceanography, Goa, and Private Consultancy Firms and Department of Science, Technology, and Environment of the coastal states.
• They can also go for jobs such as marine research technicians, with marine-oriented government agencies and non-profit organizations, in eco-tourism, as science teachers in public and private schools, and in the practice of environmental law.
• Candidates can also seek employment in these areas such as in bioinformatics, food industry, biotechnology, the pharmaceutical industry, research institutes and in water conservation.
• Candidates with good academic records can go for teaching jobs in colleges and universities along with further research studies.

M.Sc. Marine Science Employment Areas

• Colleges and Universities
• Ports and Harbours
• Naval Jobs
• Biotech Companies

M.Sc. Marine Science Job Types

• Port Associate Director
• Trainee Marine
• Project Manager
• Tender Support Analyst
• Quality Assurance Leader
• Strategic Marketing Manager
• Officer Excise & Logistics
• Marine Lines Accountant
• Marine Instructor
• Service Manager

Advance Course in M.Sc. Marine Science

• Ph.D. (Marine Science)