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Taught and Research Masters Courses


The School of BEES offer a number of postgraduate masters courses, which cover marine, terrestrial and freshwater environments

Postgraduate Degree Courses

The School of BEES provide postgraduate opportunites through a number of Taught Masters (MSc) Degrees, Research Masters (MRes) Degrees, Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) and Postgraduate Diplomas (PGDip). We apply our understanding of the natural world through excellence in research and teaching.

Hear From Our Masters Graduates

The best part about this course is the breadth of experience it gives you in a wide range of areas.

Sophie Lilburn

MSc Applied Environmental Geology Graduate

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UCC staff and my supervisors are always there when you need them, and it feels comforting to know that you can count on their support.

Larissa Oliveira

MSc Geology Graduate

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What I enjoyed most was the applied nature of the course - being able to go outside and visit sites and large projects.

Jasmin Spoerri

MSc Applied Environmental Geoscience Graduate

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I always found I had someone I could go to to ask for advice or help, and this made my Masters much easier to cope with, and overcome any hurdles which came up.

Dara Meehan

MRes Plant Biology Graduate

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This course has far exceeded my expectations and given me a solid understanding in the principles of marine biology and practical skills allowing me to pursue a career in research as a PhD student.

Cian Greene

MSc Marine Biology Graduate

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