MRes Scientific Diving

Course overview

Professional-standard scientific diving master's with HSE SCUBA or alternative skills training, field-course costs included, research training and a scientific diving dissertation. Full-time, campus-based in Plymouth.

Course details

Degree level

Master's by Research

Subject

Scientific Diving / Marine Science

Duration

1 year

Intake

January 2027

Tuition fee

£25,800 / yearUniversity fee information (opens in a new tab)

Initial deposit

£3,500

Enrollment fee

Standard Payment Plan: 3 Instalments (33%, 33%, 34%) For courses starting at different times of the academic year, the standard instalment due dates are: September–December Start Dates • Instalment 1 (33%): 6 November 2026 • Instalment 2 (33%): 5 February 2027 • Instalment 3 (34%): 7 May 2027 January–March Start Dates • Instalment 1 (33%): 5 March 2027 • Instalment 2 (33%): 4 June 2027 • Instalment 3 (34%): 3 September 2027 April–July Start Dates • Instalment 1 (33%): 4 June 2027 • Instalment 2 (33%): 3 September 2027 • Instalment 3 (34%): 3 December 2027

City

Plymouth

Country

England

Campus

Plymouth

Official course page

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/mres-scientific-diving

Last checked

16 October 2026

About this information

Last checked against the university's official information on 16 October 2026. Fees, intakes and requirements can change, so always confirm them on the official course page before you apply.

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English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

Alternative English Requirements

Only the tests listed here are shown as accepted for this course.

Entry requirements

For applicants from Pakistan

University of Plymouth Pakistan country guide: postgraduate applicants are normally expected to hold a good four-year Bachelor's (Hons) degree; the page provides equivalencies of 75% private / 65% public = 2:1, 65% private / 59% public = 2:2, subject to course-specific requirements.

General entry requirements

Honours degree in relevant discipline such as marine biology, marine science, biology, zoology or ocean science at 2:1 or better. Non-related degrees may be considered with significant relevant industry experience. Additional diving/medical requirements apply.

Scholarships & discounts

International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship: £4,000 off tuition fees in year one, offered automatically to eligible international postgraduate taught students studying in person and meeting offer requirements. Only the highest eligible Plymouth scholarship/award/discount applies; sponsored students and online/distance-learning students are excluded.

Pre-CAS interview

Required

Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process

Interview type

live video interview

Stage

Before the initial deposit is paid

Format

Credibility interview

Course modules

• SCIDIV5000 Scientific Diving Dissertation Project; SCIDIV5001 Scientific Diving Field Course; SCIDIV5002 Scientific Diving Research Skills; SCIDIV5003 Scientific Diving Theory and Practice.