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OVERVIEW

The Master's Degree in Marine Sciences offers a hybrid program divided into 3 semesters of 18 weeks each, taught in English. During the first year (first and second semester), master's students take advanced training courses, as well as preparatory subjects for the degree project. In the third semester, master's students complete the degree thesis, where they apply the knowledge acquired in both practical projects and applied research projects. The thesis is written based on the format of a relevant scientific journal, to which the manuscript will be submitted.

  • Field trips: During the first year, two field trips of 2 weeks each will be carried out: first to the National Center for Aquaculture and Marine Research (CENAIM), San Pedro, province of Santa Elena; and a second day of on-site work in the Galapagos Islands. 
  • Theoretical classes: they are divided into blocks (with the participation of national and international teachers) from the different locations: ESPOL Campus Gustavo Galindo in the city of Guayaquil and the research centers of CENAIM (San Pedro) and the Charles Darwin Foundation (Puerto Ayora, Galapagos). 

In this way, we make sure that students exercise active learning by applying theory in-situ together with practice, taking advantage of the proximity to marine-coastal ecosystems with unique characteristics such as the Galapagos archipelago.


Maria Marin
Program Coordinator
Contact: mjmarin@espol.edu.ec

WHY CHOOSE THIS PROGRAM?

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APPLICANT PROFILE

The master's program is aimed at professionals who have graduated from the fields of Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biopharmaceuticals, Biomedicine, Genetics, Biodiversity, Neurosciences, Environment, Renewable Natural Resources, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Oceanography, Physics, Mathematics and Statistics. In the case of students with degrees that do not fit the admission profile, they must prove professional experience in the aforementioned field, in addition to demonstrating their inclination towards research. Since the master's degree is taught in English, students must have a certificate of English proficiency (minimum B1).

The graduate program in Marine Sciences is open to a maximum of 20 students, Ecuadorian or international. The minimum number of students enrolled to be able to start activities is 7 students. Application to the program does not guarantee admission due to the limited capacity of places and high eligibility.

Equal opportunities are guaranteed when considering admission to the Master's program in Marine Sciences for indigenous peoples and nationalities, Afro-Ecuadorians, Montubios and other cultural itineraries, as well as the viability of special protocols for people with special educational needs, without any type of gender distinction.

GRADUATE PROFILE

Graduates from the Master's Degree in Marine Sciences from ESPOL have the skills for research purposes, to improve the scientific heritage, and use knowledge for the sustainable management of oceanic and coastal marine ecosystems.

Professional skills for future professional performance:

  • Apply knowledge related to Marine Sciences for the development of scientific programs that contribute to the orderly and sustainable development of the country.
  • Systematize knowledge related to Marine Sciences for advising public and private institutions, identifying problems and providing solutions with a solid scientific basis.
  • Analyze management and handling systems of marine natural areas or adjacent to the coastal strip, applying the main planning precepts, and always with broad social participation.

INVESTMENT

$9,500.00
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Curriculum

  • For Ecuadorian applicants, an updated ID card. For foreign applicants, a valid ID or passport issued by their country of residence.
  • For Ecuadorian applicants, an updated voter registration certificate.
  • For applicants who obtained their third-level degree in Ecuador, it must be properly registered with SENESCYT. For applicants who obtained their third-level degree abroad, it must be properly registered with SENESCYT (https://siau.senescyt.gob.ec) or have a certified or legalized copy with consular approval.
  • Copy of the academic or professional record of the last degree obtained.
  • Curriculum vitae.
  • Motivation letter (Explain your reasons for applying).
  • Take a standardized aptitude test with an english component.
  • Interview.
  • English proficiency certificate corresponding to level B1, according to the Common European Framework, issued by a University, Academy or an international test. .

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