MSc Ocean Science, Conservation & Innovation
Science, Conservation & Valorization of Marine Resources
Engage in an interdisciplinary and international approach to combine the scientific, economic and social potentials of the Ocean
Science & Society
In a world that is finally beginning to understand the importance of the ocean to our society, it is critical that scientific, economic and societal stakeholders work together. Science seeks to better understand the relationships between marine organisms and their environment, thus facilitating the protection of the ocean by highlighting its value to society. In parallel, our understanding of the marine environment opens up new economic opportunities in the fields of aquaculture, pharmaceuticals, cosmeceuticals, tourism, construction and energy.
Opening your employability to all the blue sectors
Our 2-year interdisciplinary approach, combined with empowering immersion projects, allows you to become researchers, conservation specialists, environmental consultant, or entrepreneurs. Whatever your interests, you will become the open-minded specialist that our society needs to solve current and emerging ocean issues.
Research
- career opportunities
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- Researcher in a private or public laboratory
- Academic, University professor
- Engineer
Conservation
- career opportunities
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- MPA manager
- Conservation specialist
- Science or development officer in a governmental or NGO
- Environmental awareness / Ocean literacy
Consultancy
- career opportunities
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- specialist in an environmental consultancy firm
- environmental management specialist in a company or free-lance
- CSR specialist
Innovation
- career opportunities
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- science or development officer in an industrial company
- start-up entrepreneur of the Blue Growth (Tourism, Food, Energy, Biotechnology...)
- acquire high-level scientific knowledge, develop critical thinking and adopt the scientific approach in all circumstances
- assess the current and emerging ocean-related challenges, and their possible solutions according to the socio-economic context
- contribute to wised decision-making, through environmental quality and impact analysis, and by adapting communication to a targeted audience
- develop entrepreneurship skills & recognize and combine scientific, economic and social potential of marine resources
The program
Course catalogue
The "Science & Society" track offers an innovative and interdisciplinary way to understanding the interdependencies between scientific, societal and economic aspects of the ocean.