School of Marine and Environmental Sciences

About

Science graduates are required to have a plethora of skills to enter the job market ‘work-ready’. At the School of Marine and Environmental Sciences we mould our students to be adept for all career aspirations such as environmental NGOs, Government and policy roles, and academic research i.e. PhD. We teach you to be future leaders and, therefore, requires professionals with the knowledge and understanding who are able to think critically and act decisively.

At the University of Gibraltar, you will learn from expert academic staff who are actively engaged in professional practice as well as hear from guest local and international speakers with a wealth of international experience along with first-hand knowledge of science practices that enriches the learning experience.

The School of Marine and Environmental Sciences programme aligns with the highest UK quality standards and the Gibraltar Regulatory Authority audits all university programmes on an annual basis.

Our smaller class sizes (< 30) allow for a more personal approach to teaching and mentoring and provide students the framework to grow in confidence and ability. With proven results, we have alumni who have embarked on PhDs, work for NGOs and governmental departments.

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Research-Based Teaching and Research-Led Learning

The primary goal of our programme is to launch competent, multidisciplinary graduates to embark as scientists, managers, consultants in a variety of roles within NGOs, governmental departments and academia. Research-based teaching is at the heart of our teaching ethos where focus is placed on students undertaking enquiry-based learning.

Research-led learning is the focus of our research projects where once students are taught how to successfully embark on a research project, they tackle ‘real-world’ problems; see research projects below.

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Our small class sizes enable you to be part of a vibrant Science Community that allows you to develop and thrive.

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Internship Opportunities

Interested in gaining research experience or conducting a research placement abroad?

The School of Marine and Environmental Science at the University of Gibraltar can host visiting research students currently enrolled on a marine or environmental science degree (or equivalent).

This internship opportunity provides students with a comprehensive training programme to provide participants with hands-on experience, knowledge, skills, and research opportunities in marine or environmental science.

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External Review

“A strong and cohesive Programme team which works well together to develop and deliver the programme.”

“The programme demonstrates a commendable variety of assessments that integrate real-world applications, enabling students to develop a broad range of skills and explore potential career paths. The inclusion of dry-run practicals is particularly noteworthy, as it equips students with the skills and confidence required to navigate professional environments and meet employer expectations effectively.”

“The Programme’s scaffolded approach to assessment is exemplary. It ensures that assessments build progressively across semesters and the academic year, systematically enhancing students’ knowledge and skills. This well-structured progression provides students with a clear developmental pathway, contributing to their academic and professional growth.”

“The small and dedicated programme team has excelled in delivering personalised, one-to-one support to students. The team has adopted innovative strategies to optimise their available resources, ensuring that student expectations are managed effectively and engagement remains consistently high. This approach has fostered a supportive learning environment that prioritises student success.”

Collaborators

See below for a list of previous collaborators:

  • Alfred Wegener Institute, Germany.
  • Cardiff University, Wales, UK.
  • Cefas – Centre for Environment, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Science, UK.
  • Department of Environment, Sustainability, Climate Change and Heritage (DESCCH), Gibraltar.
  • Gibraltar Sub Aqua Association.
  • Marine & Environmental Research (MER) Lab, Cyprus.
  • MMRIC, Spain.
  • Marine Conservation Institute, USA
  • Dive Charters, Gibraltar
  • Dolphin Adventure, Gibraltar
  • All Out Africa, Mozambique
  • National Oceanography Centre, Southampton (NOCS), UK.
  • Ramboll, Gibraltar.
  • Sovereign Base Area Authority (SBAA).
  • Universidad de Alicante, Spain.
  • University of Plymouth, UK.
  • University of Malta
  • FIRMM, Spain
  • ScubaPoint, Tenerife
  • Los Gigantes Diving Centre, Tenerife

International Research Collaboration

An enrolled UniGib Masters MSc Marine Science and Climate Change student (after a rigorous selection process in October) will have the opportunity to work as part of a wider research network, GAME – hosted by GEOMAR. GAME is an international research and training program for students of biology and environmental sciences. Since its founding in 2002 at GEOMAR’s predecessor institute, GAME has offered young scientists the opportunity to study the effects of global change on coastal seas.

GAME projects have a sandwich structure: a) Preparation at GEOMAR in Kiel (4 weeks in March); b) practical research work at UniGib (April – September); c) Joined meta-analysis of the global data set at GEOMAR in Kiel (October-December).

The successful student will partner up with a corresponding GAME German student counterpart to undertake the research project.

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Independent Research Projects

Students are taught how to think critically and collate, synthesise information and plan research projects carefully, thereby, enabling training to become de facto scientists and project managers. Find out more about research conducted from previous student projects.

Scientific Posters

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