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Galway Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT)

Galway, Dublin, Ireland

Master of Science in International Marine Biological Resources

Two year taught International MSc programme covers a wide range of subjects related to the sustainable use of marine biological resources

This is a unique opportunity to study at a choice of nine European universities and receive one joint degree, while gaining access to Europe's top marine research institutes.

As a student on this exciting Masters programme, you will have the opportunity to:

Be part of an international student community

Experience the diversity of European marine ecosystems

Choose a thematic specialization fit to your own personal interests

Gain valuable skills through extensive practical and laboratory training

Present your thesis at an international open symposium

Research projects as an integral part of your study programme

Participate in a 10-day field research project during the IMBRSea Joint School

Campus Information

Galway City - Dublin Road

Intakes

  • Jan
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

The Careers and Employability Centre offers a modern service to all our students and recent graduates. We are committed to the employability of our students and we work closely with all employers. We are dedicated to equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and personal attributes to achieve their career goals. We use the most up to date IT systems to support our work with students in terms of their employability. 

We have developed an Institute Employability Statement and framework highlighting our approach to employability for our students and graduates. This is available to view below

The Careers and Employability Centre

 The Careers and Employability Centre at ATU is available to all students and recent graduates and are the conjugate between academics, work placement coordinators, students, and employers.

 We have the most up to date online resources and facilitate the transition from education to employment, engaging in the recruitment process and ensuring our students are ready for placement/employability through ‘The Next Step Online Employability Toolkit’.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Please scroll down to view the minimum English language proficiency standards for entry to ATU.
 
Testing System
 
For entry to:
 
Minimum Standard
 
IELTS
 
Undergraduate 
 
5.5 (min 5 in each component)  
 
 
Postgraduate (Taught and Research)
 
6 (in each component)
 
 
Foundation 
 
5 (overall)
 
DUOLINGO (DET)
 
Undergraduate
 
90 (min score of 90 in each component)
 
 
 
Postgraduate (Taught and Research)
 
100 (min score of 100 in each component)
 
TOEFL
 
Undergraduate
 
iBT 70 (min scores of 15 in each component)
 
 
Postgraduate (Taught and Research)
 
iBT 80 (min score of 18 in each component)
 
 
Undergraduate
 
CBT 196 (min score of 15 in each component)
 
   
Postgraduate (Taught and Research)
 
CBT 213 (min score of 18 in each component)
 
 
Undergraduate 
 
PBT 525 (min score of 50 in each component)
 
 
Postgraduate  (Taught and Research)
 
PBT 550 (min score of 55 in each component)
 
 
Foundation 
 
iBT 60
 
 
Foundation 
 
PBT 500
 
TOEFL iBT (Special Home Edition Test)
 
Undergraduate
 
iBT 70 (min scores of 15 in each component)
 
 
 
Postgraduate (Taught and Research)
 
iBT 80 (min score of 18 in each component)
 
TOEIC 
 
Undergraduate
 
605
 
 
Postgraduate (Taught and Research)
 
660
 
 
Foundation
 
540
 
Trinity College London
 
Undergraduate
 
Trinity GESE 8 or ISE 11
 
 
 
Postgraduate (Taught and Research)
 
Trinity GESE 9 or ISE 11
 
Cambridge Exams
 
Undergraduate
 
FCE (High Grade C)
 
 
Postgraduate (Taught and Research)
 
FCE (Grade B)
 
 
Foundation
 
FCE (Grade C)
 
PTE (Academic) Pearson Test of English
 
Undergraduate
 
51 (Minimum 46 in each component)
 
 
Postgraduate (Taught and Research)
 
55 (Minimum 55 in each component)