Program Overview

Master in Marine and Atmospheric Sciences

The Master in Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (MMASc) aims to train professionals able to integrate in their specific activities the multidisciplinary characteristics (chemical, physical, geological, biological and social) involved in marine and atmospheric processes.

Program Overview

The MMASc follows the global trend towards the holistic study of the climate system based on the Earth System models, to which are added the socio-economic components, management and governance to mitigate and adapt to climate change. Following this paradigm, the study plan consists of a set of mandatory courses, which offers a multidisciplinary training, and optional courses which together with the theme of Thesis / Internship, allows to design more specialized profiles in one of the following areas:

• Meteorology, oceanography and climate
• Protection and management of coastal areas
• Sustainable marine resources

Career Opportunities

Future graduates will be able to perform specialized tasks in multidisciplinary teams:

• Identifying marine resources and proposing solutions for their sustainable use
• Working in the areas of meteorology and/or oceanography and research of climate change
• Characterizing risks and proposing technically and financially viable solutions in the framework of planning, management and rehabilitation of coastal and marine areas They will also be able to develop critical thinking on problems and propose ethically sound solutions.

Program Details

• Duration: Two (2) years, four (4) semesters
• Mode: Daytime
• Course: Master
• National/EU student tuition fee 2024/2025: 1000/year
• Scientific area(s): Physics
• Teaching language(s): Not specified
• International tuition fees 2024/2025: 5000/year

Admissions

The course is currently without an active applications phase.

Professional Outcomes

The MMASc provides scientific and technical basis for a wide range of professional activities:

• Exploration and management of marine resources
• Weather and climate forecasts
• Mapping and forecasting production from renewable energy sources
• Marine pollution control and analysis of water quality
• Protection and management of coastal areas
• Modelling of atmospheric and marine processes
• Climate research

In addition to expertise in the scientific areas of the master, graduates also gain transferable skills, particularly in data analysis and modelling, very appreciated in other activity sectors.

Curricular Plan

The Master in Marine and Atmospheric Sciences has the duration of two (2) years, four (4) semesters.

Accreditation

The course is accredited by a3es since 6/9/2016.

Registration

The course is registered at the General Directorate of Higher Education with the number R/A -Cr 114/2016/AL02, as published in Diário da República n.ş 70/2023, Série II, pages 152-157, Aviso n.ş 7268/2023.