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M.Sc. in Marine Biology
 at 
CUSAT 
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Total Tuition Fees

Duration

2 years

Course Level

PG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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M.Sc. in Marine Biology
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M.Sc. in Marine Biology
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Fees

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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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M.Sc. in Marine Biology - Batch of 2022
Offered by Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi
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4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
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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    Candidates need a well-thought-out strategic plan to score better marks in the CUSAT CAT exam. The preparation tips for CUSAT CAT aim to provide proper planning on what can be done to achieve a good score. The basic things are: know the CUSAT CAT syllabus; stay updated with the CUSAT CAT exam pattern; plan a proper timetable; etc.
    Some important tips: Start with the basics. Make sure to study daily. Practice with sample papers, revise what you have studied, avoid adding new topics at the last minute of preparation, and include breaks.

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    Q:   Is CUSAT a good college?
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    CUSAT is an autonomous university owned by the state government. CUSAT has been ranked 34 among the top Universities in India and 51 in the Overall category by NIRF 2024. Cochin University of Science and Technology Kochi is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). CUSAT courses include 24 Undergraduate (UG), 55 Postgraduate (PG) and 9 MPhil and 28 PhD programmes in various streams. CUSAT also provides various infrastructural and academic facilities to the students and faculty members of the Institute. CUSAT is spread over an area of 180 acres.

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    Q:   Does CUSAT offer good placement opportunities?
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    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:

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    Placement Statistics (2024)

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    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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    CUSAT conducts CAT (Common Admission Test) for admissions to programmes like Law, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Marine Sciences, Humanities, Science, Medical Sciences & Technology, and Social Sciences and Technology. CUSAT CAT is a computer-based test. The multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are asked in the exam. Candidates can take this test by applying online through the university website. The CUSAT CAT 2025 exam date will be released along with the official brochure. Candidates who will appear for the exam must refer to the CUSAT 2025 syllabus and exam pattern for their preparations.

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    Q:   Can I get direct admission in CUSAT?
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    No, admission to all the courses is through entrance exams. For various courses such as MSc, MBA, BSc, BVoc, and Diploma courses, admission is through an in-house entrance exam: CUSAT CAT. In addition, the university also accepts national-level exams such as CAT,  CMAT,  GATE,  etc. Below is the criteria for top CUSAT courses:

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    Answered 2 years ago

    I can provide you with a general overview of the topics typically covered in an M.Sc. program in Marine Biology and how you can access the syllabus and prospectus for the Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT). The M.Sc. program in Marine Biology at CUSAT is designed to provide student

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    Prakhar Gupta

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    Answered 2 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

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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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