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MULTIDISCIPLINARY TRAINNING FOR DIVERSE PATHS

 CURRICULAR COURSE 2026/2027

The Master Programme in Marine Sciences is multidisciplinary allowing diverse interest profiles (including field work, lab work and data analysis). The curricular units are optional, however, students are advised to do at least one in each area: Life Sciences (CVIDA), Earth Sciences (CTerra), Chemistry (CTQ). Students may also choose curricular units from the Master in Marine Ecology, Geology and Physics, according with their desired profile, they also have the option of choosing curricular units from another scientific area  (see options).  In each semester students have to achieve a total of 30 ECTS, meaning 5 curricular units of 6ECTS.  

RECOMENDED CURRICULAR UNITS 

FIRST YEAR - 1st SEMESTER

FIRST YEAR - 2nd SEMESTER

Life Sciences:

  • Advanced Seminars in Marine Sciences​

  • Biological Oceanograph

  • Marine Primary Production - Biology​ Dept.

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Earth Sciences:

  • Biogeochemical Cycles

  • Physical Oceanography

  • Sedimentary Basins

Note: All courses are worth 6 ECTS credits.

SECOND YEAR - 1st SEMESTER

Other Academic Units (*):

  • Marine Science Project​​​

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Thesis in Marine Science (*)

Life Sciences:

  • Marine Biodiversity - Biology Dept. (block schedule)

  • Phytoplankton Biology - Biology Dept.

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Earth Sciences:

  • Emerging Technologies in Marine Sciences - Biology Dept. + Earth Sciences and Energy Dept.

  • Impacts of Climate Change and Coastal Zone Management - Earth Sciences and Energy Dept.

  • Paleoceanography - Earth Sciences and Energy Dept.

  • Remote Sensing Applied to the Ocean​

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Chemical Sciences and Technologies:

  • Chemical Oceanography - Chemistry and Biochemistry Dept.​

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Business, Management, and Organizational Sciences:

  • Entrepreneurial Mindset - Chemistry and Biochemistry Dept.​​

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Other Courses (*):

  • Guided Study in Marine Sciences

(*): The 54 ECTS credits for the dissertation, as well as the courses Guided Study in Marine Sciences and Project in Marine Sciences, will be taken in the scientific fields of Life Sciences, Earth Sciences, or Chemical Sciences and Technologies.

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