UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM
INSTITUTE OF MARINE SCIENCES (IMS)

Undergraduate Programme

The Institute of Marine Sciences (IMS) is located in Zanzibar with sub campuses at Mizingani Street and Buyu. In addition, IMS has a mariculture centre located in Pangani, Tanga. The Institute comprises three academic sections namely: Marine and Coastal Resources Management (MCRM), Marine Technology and Innovation (MTI) and Geosciences, Oceanography and Informatics (GOI). 

Degrees offered by the Institute

The Institute offers a three-year undergraduate degree programme: Bachelor of Science in Marine Sciences (BSc MASC)

Entry Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Marine Sciences (BSc MASC)

  1. Direct Entry (Form VI) Qualifications: Two principal passes in biology and in one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Agriculture, Physics and Geography. 
  2. Equivalent Qualifications: Diploma in Fisheries, Aquaculture, Agriculture with a minimum GPA of 3.5.