Applied Marine Science (Hons) University of Gibraltar

Overview

The Applied Marine Science (Hons) course from  University of Gibraltar integrates academic knowledge with employability, considering the demands of employers, industry, and student career aspirations. Through a combination of research-led teaching and practical experience, the course provides students with the skills necessary for success in various marine science careers. Practical learning is emphasised through fieldwork, laboratory sessions, and field courses, ensuring students develop hands-on experience alongside their theoretical studies. Graduates will emerge with the critical thinking and technical abilities required for careers in marine science and related industries.

Successful completion of this course would equip students with the knowledge base and skills to be effective researchers, managers and planners in marine coastal environments, with particular specialisms in strategies and approaches for conservation of marine species and habitats. Such skills would be sought after in careers such as biological and environmental conservation, marine coastal management and planning, marine coastal engineering and policymaking.

Key features

• Employability skills and practical elements embedded throughout the programme

• Includes international field trips – Yr 1 & Yr 2

• Working with local stakeholders

• Collaborations and guest lectures from international experts and practitioners

• Tutorial based module per year focussing on smaller tutorial-based discussion groups that allow for interactive learning and student-centred learning

• Small class sizes (

• Learn from internationally-recognised research experts

Accreditation

The University is delighted to have achieved global accreditation from the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), the UK’s independent quality body and a global leader in quality assurance for higher education.