Plymouth University
Sustainable Aquaculture MSc
Plymouth University

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Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Sustainable Aquaculture MSc at Plymouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Biosciences (Non-Specific).

Overall student satisfaction
79 /100
15 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Biosciences

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Biosciences (Non-Specific) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22000 £20000 £24000
25-75 percentile range £20000 - £25000 £15500 - £24000 £18500 - £30500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Biosciences

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24556 £31500 £35640
25-75 percentile range £21037 - £28149 £24278 - £42611 £27547 - £50977

Course Description

Aquaculture is now recognised as the fastest growth sector of agribusiness on a global scale – learn about this growing industry through our multidisciplinary approach, which places emphasis on sustainable use of aquatic and marine resources for commercial exploitation for food and products. You’ll discover the scientific rationale for improving aquatic animal health, production and reducing environmental impact and address the socio-economic factors.

• Our MSc Sustainable Aquaculture Systems programme provides you with an opportunity to engage with world leading research, with access to outstanding aquaculture facilities and immersive field trips that will give you the tools to make the most of the global career opportunities in this field.

• Develop an appreciation for the growing aquaculture industry within a sustainable agenda for meeting the needs of culturing fish, crustacean, mollusc, aquatic plants and invertebrates for their products.

• Choose specialised modules and draw on the expertise of research active staff with proven track records of teaching and national as well as international recognition in their fields.

• Gain experience of the aquaculture industry from a range of field trips, including a residential field trip in Greece (costs are included in the tuition fees), to hatcheries, farms and other related facilities.

• Join a rich research group working on various aspects of nutrition, health, disease, behaviour, microbiomes and welfare of species of fish, crustaceans and molluscs of commercial relevance.

• Undertake a variety of projects and technical training with our contemporary facilities such as wet labs/aquaria, nutrition and feed analytical suites as well as teaching laboratories, molecular biology and an electron microscopy centre.

• Gain access to expertise from leaders in industry and commerce in a variety of aquaculture systems, advancing your technical and scientific knowledge.

• Benefit from our strong relationships with government agencies, commercial enterprising and advisory organisations.

• Join our well established postgraduate environment where PhD students interact and engage in related specialised areas to foster a sound academic forum for sharing ideas and technical knowledge.

• Graduate opportunities include various career paths within the aquaculture industry as well as associated fields relating to fish and shellfish health, welfare and research. Previous graduates have progressed into careers in these fields or PhD programmes in the UK, Europe, Asia and Africa.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Sustainable Aquaculture MSc at Plymouth University

35% Managers, directors and senior officials
20% Teaching Professionals
10% Teaching Professionals
5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Elementary occupations
5% Legal professionals
5% Caring personal services
5% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6.5

With 5.5 in all elements.

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Sustainable Aquaculture, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

University Rankings

#43
University Guru Meta Ranking
of Plymouth University

among 379 universities in England UK
based on 32 different rankings

Positions of Plymouth University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Plymouth University in related subject specific rankings.

Agriculture

    • #31 
    • #528 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

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About Plymouth University

Founded in 1992, Plymouth University is established in the small city of Plymouth, South West England. The university has a variety of residence halls at distinct price points, and all within walking distance of your classrooms. When wandering off-campus, students will find a blend of both urban and rural surroundings, ensuring that there’s something for everyone here.

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postgraduates:
2275
Total:
16155
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FAQ about Sustainable Aquaculture MSc Plymouth University

  • The median salary of graduates of this course was £22000 15 months after graduation, £20000 3 years after graduation and £24000 after graduation.

  • Managers, directors and senior officials (35%), Teaching Professionals (20%), Teaching Professionals (10%), Welfare and housing associate professionals (5%)

  • 15 graduates rated the course 79. This means that 79% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.

  • Sustainable Aquaculture MSc is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Plymouth University.

  • It is pretty easy to get accepted based on UCAS tariff scores (lowest 13.16% Percentile among all Aquaculture students in the UK). Other criteria may have been valued for acceptance apart from UCAS tariff scores.