Master’s Degree in Marine Biology and Aquaculture

The Master's Degree in Marine Biology and Aquaculture is a two-year course of the University of Naples Federico II, offered by the Department of Biology. It trains experts in the sustainable management of marine ecosystems and the conservation of biodiversity. The course is in English and takes place in person in Naples, with collaborations at the Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, a historic marine research institution. Marine ecosystems are under pressure from fishing, pollution and climate change, while aquaculture is a response to the growing demand for fish products that must be managed sustainably. The course combines the study of marine biodiversity with production techniques, to train experts able to work in both conservation and production.

The content concerns biodiversity, sustainability, the management of marine resources and advanced aquaculture techniques. Teaching includes lectures, practical exercises and internships in research laboratories, companies, aquaculture plants, parks and nature reserves. The page does not state the credits, or the number and length of the internships. The collaboration with the Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn offers contact with an international marine biology research centre. The internships in laboratories, companies, aquaculture plants, parks and reserves make it possible to get to know different work settings. Teaching in English facilitates the participation of foreign students and engagement with the international scientific literature.

The career opportunities include research laboratories, production companies, territorial bodies, protected areas and healthcare facilities. The course is aimed at bachelor's graduates in scientific disciplines interested in the marine environment and aquaculture. Since lessons are in English, a good knowledge of the language is useful. The page generically describes a moderate cost, without stating the amount, and does not give the start date, selection, places or scholarships. The career opportunities include research laboratories, companies, territorial bodies, protected areas and healthcare facilities. The cost is generically described as moderate, without figures, and should therefore be checked. The page does not state the credits, the selection and the start date: for this information the official call for applications of the Department of Biology must be consulted. Before applying it is advisable to compare this information with that published on the university's official website, which may be more up to date than the page. It is also advisable to contact the department's teaching office to clarify any doubts about attendance, lesson calendar, assessment methods and organisation of the final exam. Those who work should carefully assess the commitment required, in terms of weekly hours and attendance, to understand whether the programme is compatible with other professional or personal commitments.