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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MARINE SCIENCES BY THESIS

Type
Master (ISCED 2011 level 7)
Language

English

Duration 1 semesters
Entry level Bachelor
Cost Tanzanian Nationals = TZs 10,000,000; Non-Tanzanian Nationals = USD 6,310

The programme lasts for 24 months and is pursued through research followed by writing a thesis. Some coursework may be taken when directed by the Institute’s Postgraduate Studies Committee (IPSC). The student should initially submit a two-page statement of the intended research topic, which will guide the Institute in assigning the supervisor. Within four months of registration, the student must develop a comprehensive and substantive research proposal to be presented to the IPSC for assessment and evaluation. Once the IPSC are satisfied with the quality of the proposed research study, a full registration of the student is granted. The programme lasts for 24 months and is pursued through research followed by writing a thesis. Some coursework may be taken when directed by the Institute’s Postgraduate Studies Committee (IPSC). The student should initially submit a two-page statement of the intended research topic, which will guide the Institute in assigning the supervisor. Within four months of registration, the student must develop a comprehensive and substantive research proposal to be presented to the IPSC for assessment and evaluation. Once the IPSC are satisfied with the quality of the proposed research study, a full registration of the student is granted.

Structural components
Thesis/Dissertation

Prerequisites

To be eligible for admission to the programme, the applicant should possess a Bachelors degree from any university recognized by TCU, with a background in science subjects relevant to marine sciences such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Geology, with an overall GPA of 2.7 (B grade) or higher. Admission may also be based on equivalent qualifications.

ISCED Categories

Marine and maritime law
Biology
Ecology
Physical and chemical oceanography
Aquaculture
Fisheries
Scientific modelling
Marine spatial planning