(Deemed to be University)
Category – I University by UGC
A++ NAAC Accredited
Admission Opens
M.Sc. MARINE BIOLOGY
Classes starts on 17th August 2026, 2-Year Programme (2026–2028)
The Ocean, The Future
A research-driven postgraduate programme that integrates marine life, ocean processes, and modern technologies for a sustainable tomorrow.
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Highlights:
* NABL Accredited Water Quality Testing Laboratory
* 2 Decades of Excellence in Ocean Bioscience
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Our Unique Facilities:
* Centre for Ocean Research (COR)
* National Facility for Coastal and Marine Research (NFCMR)
* Ocean Research Field Facility for Fisheries and Aquaculture
* Marine Research Station for Open Ocean Exposure Studies
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Curriculum Overview:
Semester I
* Biological Oceanography, * Physical Oceanography,* Chemical Oceanography
* Research Methodology & Biostatistics,* Marine Fisheries & Aquaculture
* Oceanography Practical Labs
Semester II
* Fish Physiology & Biochemistry, * Marine Microbiology, * Marine Biotechnology
* Marine Ecology, * Discipline Specific Elective, * Microbiology & Biotechnology Labs
Semester III
* Marine Vertebrates, * Marine Invertebrates, * Molecular Genetics, * Marine Pollution & Toxicology, * Multidisciplinary Elective,* Genetics & Marine Biology Labs,
Semester IV
* Internship & Field Exposure, * Project Work / Dissertation
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Placement Opportunity:
* Research Scientist, * Academia & Teaching, * Marine & Coastal Management
* Fisheries & Aquaculture, * Environmental Consultancy
* Government & Policy Making
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Eligibility:
Bachelor’s degree in:
* Life Sciences,,* Zoology, * Botany, * Biotechnology, * Microbiology
* Biochemistry, * Environmental Science, * Ecology, * Marine Biology
* Marine Science,,* Oceanography,* Aquatic Biology, * Aquaculture
(or equivalent) with a minimum of 55% marks.
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Admissions Open Now
Course Fee: ₹70,000 per year
Intake: Limited to 20 Seats
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Admission Contact
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
Jeppiaar Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Salai,
Chennai – 600119, Tamil Nadu, India
+91 99400 58263
+91 99401 68007
admissions2026@sathyabama.ac.
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Further Contact
Dr. D. Inbakandan
+91 99655 40310
Dr. R. Thirugnasambandam
+91 91762 21110
Dr. R. Srinivasan
+91 95974 04506
Centre for Ocean Research (COR)


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