Study location	Ireland, ATU Galway City
Type	Undergraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years (180 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	BSc (Bachelor of Science in Applied Freshwater and Marine Biology)
Course code	0125/0102

Tuition fee	€12,000 per year

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) Qualifications must meet the equivalent of the Irish Leaving Cert level 5 NFQ The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. This includes a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. If your Documents are not in English, please upload a translated version You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+, TOEFL 69+ or Duolingo English Test 90+ More Information

More information	gmit.ie/..in-applied-freshwater-and-marine

Overview

You will study a range of modules from Marine Biology research at home and abroad (e.g. Spain or Portugal) to Environmental Management and Biodiversity / Conservation. You will be studying an exciting mix of subjects including Marine Biology, studies of rivers and lakes, ecology and zoology.

Year one involves the study of a range of Science modules and year two focuses on Biology – the science of life. Biologists explore and learn how organisms are constructed and how they function. This involves the study of reproduction, growth and development and how organisms capture and use raw materials and energy. Year three covers areas such as fisheries, pollution control, the environment and aquatic biology where the main activity entails the monitoring of the aquatic environment.

Career opportunities

Graduates from this programme would be equipped to play professional and managerial roles in positions related to Freshwater and Marine Biology. These include:

Marine Research Manager
Environmental Offices, Regional Fisheries Board or County Council
Marine Fisheries Development Officer
Fisheries Officer, Regional Fisheries Board
Aquaculture Development Officer
Marine Biology Research
Freshwater Farm Manager
Marine Farm Manager
Fish Disease Research Scientist
College Lecturer