Objectives

The key objective is to provide a high-quality, flexible multidisciplinary programme that enables students to acquire the knowledge, skills and competences to actively and competently contribute to research in marine sciences and the management, use and enhancement of ocean and coastal resources, specialising in Marine Biology and Ecology or Aquaculture and Fisheries. The MCMRM is geared towards the study of living beings in the ocean and coastal zones - seeing them as entities integrated into complex, dynamic and fragile environments that need to be preserved - and marine resources in general, whose sustainable exploitation is difficult and requires qualified human resources. The MCMRM aims to train professionals capable of carrying out scientific research in the public or private sector and intervening in the sustainable management, exploitation and valorisation of ocean and coastal resources. Transversal skills (instrumental, interpersonal, systemic) are also promoted.

Fields of Specialization

• Specialisation in Aquaculture and Fisheries
• Specialisation in Marine Biology and Ecology

Professional Abilities

Ability, in the public or private sector, to carry out teaching and scientific research in marine sciences - marine resources and to intervene in the sustainable management, exploitation and valorisation of ocean resources and coastal zones.

Employment Prospects

Note: depending on your basic degree
The backgrounds have been diverse: aquarium technicians, public and private aquariums, theme parks, animal farms, aquaculture, laboratories, higher education lecturers, researchers, self-employed professionals and entrepreneurs.

Information

Course Information:

• Start of academic year: 15th September, 2025
• Schedule: Monday to Friday and, very occasionally, Saturdays. Mornings (especially) and/or afternoons, depending on the teaching period, up to 20-25 hours per week. As far as possible, adjusted to the needs of master’s students and in particular to the constraints of working students. 
• Mode of study: In-person
• Language of instruction: Portuguese
• Standard Duration of the Course: 2 years (1st year: Curricular year and 2nd year: Master's dissertation or internship).
• Link: Rules for writing a dissertation

 
Applications 2025/2026: Deadlines and selection criteria

Applications:

• 1st phase: 16 vacancies
• 2nd phase: 17 vacancies
• 3rd phase: 3 vacancies + leftovers

Clausus Number: 24
Minimum number of students required for the course to run: 15

Link: Tuition fees 2025/2026
NOTE:Tuition fees can be paid in two ways:

• Full payment on enrolment
• 10 monthly instalments, the first of which is due on enrolment/registration and the others in the months following the start of the academic year, by the last day of each month.

For any queries regarding tuition fees, please consult the tuition fees regulation - document available only in Portuguese.

Re-entry applications link: 25 June to 15 July 2025 - Information here

Renewal of enrolment - academic year 2025/2026: 18 August to 10 September 2025

International Students:
Important information for international students:

International students, find all the information you need to study at the University of Porto at the following links:

• Decree-Law no. 36_2014 of 10 March Regulates the International Student Statute.pdf – document available only in Portuguese.
• Regulations for the Application of the International Student Statute of the University of Porto - document available only in Portuguese.
• General Regulations for Second Cycles of Studies - document available only in Portuguese.
• International Applicants - Frequently Asked Questions

Contacts

General information

Study Plan

Certificates

Predominant Scientific Areas

Previous Courses/Cycles of Study