Master Aquaculture and Marine Resource Management
Do you want to learn about innovative and sustainable solutions to preserve marine biodiversity and its ecosystem functions? Are you going to tackle these issues, using an integrative approach to marine ecosystem management? Then this is the master’s for you.
Oceans, seas, estuaries and lakes are major providers of ecosystem services such as food, tourism and coastal protection. In many cases, exploitation levels have bypassed the carrying capacity of these ecosystems. This has devastating effects on biodiversity and ecosystem functioning.
The master's Aquaculture and Marine Resource Management is a two-year MSc programme. You can specialise in Aquaculture; Marine Governance; Marine Resources and Ecology.
Why this programme?
- Combining natural sciences and social sciences to find integrative solutions
- A lot of personal contact between teachers and students, informal study culture
- Research institute WMR is part of Wageningen University & Research. This makes it possible to provide unique training opportunities in the marine field.
- Internationally oriented programme
Study programme of Aquaculture and Marine Resource Management
On the Programme of Aquaculture and Marine Resource Management page you can find the general outline of the programme and more detailed information about courses, theses and internships. You can also compare this study programme with similar programmes from Wageningen University & Research and other universities.
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Specialisations
Within the master's programme you can choose one of the following specialisations:
- Aquaculture
- Marine Resources and Ecology
- Marine Governance
Application and admission
Interested in taking part in the programme of Aquaculture and Marine Resource Management? Find out more about the specific Admission requirements and the application procedures.
Student experiences
The best way to get to know a place is by getting to know the people. Students share their experiences with you about the master's programme and student life in Wageningen on the page Student experiences.
What moves me? Preserving the oceans is our key responsibility.
Future career
What are your possibilities after graduating? Read more about Career perspectives and opportunities after finishing the programme.