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Aquatic System Science MSc/PgDip
* The University of Glasgow will apply a £1,000 discount to the international fees for this 12-month full-time postgraduate taught Masters programme in 2012-13.
The Masters in Aquatic System Science is a multidisciplinary programme that allows you to specialise in the monitoring and research of aquatic environments.
- If you are seeking a career in the water, environmental or research sectors worldwide, we have worked with government and industry to design this programme for you. It is suitable for graduates from biology, geography, environmental and earth sciences, civil engineering or related disciplines.
- You will benefit from our partnership with the University Marine Biological Station Millport, which provides expertise across the marine and freshwater sciences and facilities which include laboratories for freshwater ecology, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and chemistry, as well as small boats and research vessels.
- There is significant input from industry to our teaching programme, including teaching on some courses, guest lectures and seminars. There are also informal opportunities to meet people from industry at open events and visits to company offices.
- We will place you in a summer research project with a research group, marine industry or government agency.
Programme overview
- MSc: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time*
- PgDip: 8 months full-time; 16 months part-time
Through a combination of core and optional courses you will combine training in the physical and biological aspects of aquatic environments with training in research methods, environmental data acquisition and handling.
You will attend lectures, seminars and tutorials and take part in lab, field, project and team work and study trips in the UK.
Core courses
- Residential introduction
- Coastal and estuary processes
- Hydrology
- Impacts of climate change
- Statistical modelling
- Principles of GIS
- Freshwater sampling techniques
- Marine sampling techniques
- Marine fisheries
- Nearshore ecology
- Integrated coastal management
- Freshwater ecology
- Research and professional issues
- Research project (summer).
Optional courses
- Tropical marine biology [field course]
- Scientific diving
- Boat handling
- Spatial modelling
- Applied GIS
- Remote sensing
- Principles of land survey
- Hydrographic Survey
- Catchment management
- Water pollution
- Marine mammal biology
- Programming in R
- Advanced linear models
- Introduction to R
- Scientific writing
- Introduction to Bayesian statistics
- Introduction to general linear models
- Experimental design and power analysis
- Spatial processes
- Multi-species models
- Phyloinformatics
- Single-species population models
- Estimating population sizes.
Further information: Mrs Jean McPartland
email: ges-enquiries@glasgow.ac.uk
Normally a second class Honours degree in an appropriate subject (eg Biological Science, Environmental Science, Ecology, Civil Engineering, Geography, Earth Science, Chemistry).
Applicants with industrial experience may be admitted to the PgDip in the first instance.
Pre-Masters course for international students
There is a preparation course for international students who don't meet the entry requirements. Completion of this Pre-Masters course to the required level guarantees your entry to this programme. This is offered by our partner, Glasgow International College. See Pre-Masters course for Science & Engineering.
English language
If your first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. See English Language Requirements.
Further information regarding entry requirements: student.recruitment@glasgow.ac.uk
We ask that you apply online for a postgraduate taught degree. Our system allows you to fill out the standard application form online and submit this to the University within 42 days of starting your application.
You need to read the guide to applying online before starting your application. It will ensure you are ready to proceed, as well as answer many common questions about the process.
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