United Kingdom
University of Plymouth
Marine Institute
Representing 3000 staff, researchers and students, the University of Plymouth’s Marine Institute is the first and largest such institute in the UK.
We provide the external portal to our extensive pool of world-leading experts and state-of-the-art facilities, enabling us to understand the relationship between the way we live, the seas that surround us and the development of sustainable policy solutions.
UNIVERSITY
Undergraduate
BSc (Hons) BEng (Hons) depending on course take
DescriptionThe University offers a wide range of marine & maritime studies in science, technology, policy and business.
Duration: 6
Requirements: A/AS level/Vocational A level (AVCE): 240 pts with a minimum of two relevant A levels (including Maths and Science/Technology subject at grade C).
N. Of Students Registered (on a yearly basis): 134
N. Of Students Graduating (on a yearly basis): 264
Postgraduate
MSc MEng or MRes depending on course chosen
DescriptionWide range of prostgarduate courses including: MRes Applied Fish Biology MRes Aquatic Ecotoxicology MRes Marine Biology MSc Applied Marine Science MSc Coastal and Ocean Policy MSc Hydrography European Masters
Duration: 2
Requirements: A degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. For mature students, an alternative qualification with additional experience may be acceptable. Overseas students must be proficient in English to British Council standards.
N. Of Students Registered (on a yearly basis): 112
N. Of Students Graduating (on a yearly basis): 190
More Informations
Professors fulltime: 17, , ,
ResearchersResearchers fulltime: 53, , Part time Researchers: 6
Core Research AreasEconomics & Logistics, Electronics, Fluid Dynamics/Mechanics, Human factors engineering, Marine Engineering, Materials, Resistance & Propulsion
Number Of Projects (Last 5 Years)Projects Completed: 34, Project Runnig: 16, Projects Forthcoming: 22
Approximate Total Research Project Budget (Last 5 Years)Projects Completed: 6000000, Project Runnig: 3500000 , Projects Forthcoming: 4500000
Number Of Researchers Occupied (Last 5 Years)Projects Completed: 83, Project Runnig: 61 ,
Other projects detailsBreak Through Areas Of Research: Marine control systems for navigation. Integrated bridge systems. Coastal Dynamics. Marine Economic Modeling. Production methods using composites (RIFT).
