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M.Sc. in Marine Biology 

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  • Estd. 1971
M.Sc. in Marine Biology
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M.Sc. in Marine Biology
 at 
CUSAT 
Overview

Total Tuition Fees

Duration

2 years

Course Level

PG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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Seat breakup

19

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Public/Government

M.Sc. in Marine Biology
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Fees

Fee componentsAmount (2 years)
6,240
2,110
8,350
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M.Sc. in Marine Biology
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#24
#32

M.Sc. in Marine Biology
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Students Ratings & Reviews

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M.Sc. in Marine Biology - Batch of 2022
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Good faculty members. Excellent infrastructure. Good placements.
Placements: About my course: I took marine Biology. Passed out in 2022. More than 50% of students got placements. We can do internships in central government institutes like CMFRI, CMLRE, CIFT, etc. Ph.D. is also available there. Most of the students will be there even after their course as project assistants or research scholars.
Infrastructure: Wi-Fi is available. There is good infrastructure. Lab equipment is new and modern. Classrooms are excellent. All the facilities are available. In the hostel, too, all the facilities are good. In a library, there is a wide range of books. We can study them anytime we want.
Faculty: Teachers are qualified and knowledgeable. They are always willing to clear doubts. They teach with modern technology, like using presentations. Exams are moderate. The pass percentage will be greater than 95%. Teachers are very helpful, especially in labs.
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M.Sc. in Marine Biology
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Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2023)
Median SalaryINR 4.94 Lakh
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M.Sc. in Marine Biology
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CUSAT 
Entry Requirements

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M.Sc. in Marine Biology
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Admission Process

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    CUSAT CAT
    CUET-PG
    Jan 27 - Mar 25, 2026
    CUSAT CAT 2026 Application Form
    Mar 6 - 27, 2026
    CUET-PG-CUET PG 2026 Exam Dates
    Apr 4 - 5, 2026
    CUET-PG-CUET PG Provisional Answer Key 2026Tentative

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    Students also asked

    Q:   Is entrance exam accepted for admission to M.Sc at CUSAT?
    A: 

    Cochin University of Science and Technology admission to MSc programmes is based on the CUSAT CAT (Common Admission Test) score. The entrance exam is conducted by the Directorate of Admissions. Candidates who appear for the entrance examination and secure a good score shall be eligible to take admission.  Besidesm aspirants must also fulfil the eligibility requirements specific to MSc specialisations.

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    Q:   How much is the MSc fee at CUSAT?
    A: 

    The total tuition fee for CUSAT MSc ranges between INR 5,000 and INR 2 lakh. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Shortlisted candidates need to pay the course fee after completion of the selection rounds to confirm their seat. Apart from tuition fee, the total fee structure includes library fee, lab fee, caution deposit, etc.

    Apart from the course fee, aspirants also need to pay a registration fee. The registration fee for General is INR 1,100. For Kerala SC/ ST candidates, there is a relaxation in the application fee.

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    Q:   Is there MSc in CUSAT?
    A: 

    Yes, the university offers full-time MSc in 19 disciplines along with seven integrated MSc (five-year) courses. Admission to the course is entrance-based. Before filling out the application form, aspirants must check that meet the eligibility requirements for the MSc specialisation they’re interested in. Below are some of the MSc specialisations offered at CUSAT:

    • Physics
    • Chemistry
    • Mathematics
    • Statistics
    • Electronic Science
    • Hydrochemistry, etc.
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    Q:   Does CUSAT offer scholarships?
    A: 

    Yes, students of CUSAT can various the following scholarships:

    • Govt. of Kerala Portal for Student Scholarships
    • National Scholarship Portal for students
    • Commonwealth Scholarships from the UK

    Candidates can apply for these scholarships by visiting the official website.

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    Q:   Does CUSAT offer good placement opportunities?
    A: 

    Yes, CUSAT offers good placements annually for courses like MBA, BTech, MTech, etc. The key highlights of CUSAT placements for the Class of 2024 are tabulated below:

    Particulars

    Placement Statistics (2024)

    Highest package

    INR 25 LPA

    Average package

    INR 7.32 LPA

    Total recruiters

    75

    Total offers

    700+

    Note: The above-mentioned placement stats are sourced from the media reports. These may vary once the final placement report 2024 is out.

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    M.Sc. in Marine Biology
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    Answered 3 years ago

    Yes. you can do marine biology even after completing MBBS as long as you have a BSc with minimum 55% in Marine Biology, zoology, botany, biochemistry, microbiology, biotechnology, fisheries, or aquaculture or fields related to it. And as far as admissions into related universities are concerned, you

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    Shivangi Priya

    Beginner-Level 5

    Answered 7 years ago

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    Dr. Uma Sinha

    Scholar-Level 17

    Answered 6 years ago

    Hello, the eligibility to study Masters in marine biology is to have bachelors degree in chemistry, zoology, botany, geography, geology, physiology, biochemistry and microbiology. You need to have the basics of the subject that are taught in the above mentioned subjects.

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    neha trivedi

    Guide-Level 12

    Answered 6 years ago

    I think you are not eligible for this course because you should have graduation in the same field.

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    Shivam Chhirolya

    Scholar-Level 17

    Answered 7 years ago

    Unfortunately, Cochin University do not offer any undergraduate programme in marine biology. Please check the link for more info: http://cusat.ac.in/dept.php?deptcode=marinebio

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    Ishu Singhal

    Contributor-Level 8

    Answered 7 years ago

    TIFR GS 2018 for Ph.D & Integrated M.Sc admission they will give you admission according to entrance exam. There are many colleges and universities that offer the Master of sciences in biology programme in India. Some colleges offer admission on the basis of graduation marks while highly reputed col

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    Shabana Bee

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