Marine Sciences: Applied Project (Internship)
About
This project course (Internship), is open to international (English speaking) students. During the internship, the student will, under supervision, perform a scientifically structured experimental or theoretical work in the field of marine sciences. The work is presented and assessed in the form of a written report.
As a student, you have the responsibility to search and find a project/work by contacting a researcher/supervisor. Choice of project assignment, as well as start and stop dates, are decided in a discussion with the researcher/supervisor.
If you are interested in doing an internship in one of the research groups at the Department of Marine Sciences, University of Gothenburg, you need to take the following steps:
- Apply for this course and send documents proving your eligibility (Documents needed).
- Communicate directly with a researcher to decide which project you
may be able to attend. You find more information about the different
research areas on: Marine sciences research. - Inform the student counselor about your project to get information on further steps needed to be registered.
Prerequisites and selection
Entry requirements
University studies of a minimum of 120 credits in the field of natural sciences, including at least 30 credits progressive specialization within the project field.
Selection
Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits.
Facilities
The Gothenburg region offers proximity to a wide range of marine environments and our facilities include the two research stations Kristineberg Center and Tjärnö Marine Laboratory, and also the state-of-the-art research vessel Skagerak.
