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PADI Master Scuba Diver (MSD)

Minimum Age

Duration

15+

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About the Course

Join the best of the best in recreational scuba diving and live the dive life as a PADI Master Scuba Diver. The Master Scuba Diver (MSD) rating places you in an elite group of respected divers who have earned this rating through both significant experience and scuba training. Fewer than two percent of divers ever achieve this rating. When you flash your Master Scuba Diver card, people know that you've spent time underwater in a variety of environments and had your share of dive adventures.

Join the best of the best, the elite group of respected divers who have earned this rating through both significant experience and scuba training.

Holding the MSD rating shows that you're a dedicated diver committed to improving your own skills and take diving seriously. You'll find dive centres around the world will treat you differently when you show them this certification!

Once you have met all the pre-requisites for this rating we'll help you complete the paperwork for you to submit to PADI.

If you haven't quite yet met all the pre-requisites speak to us today and we'll help you reach this prestigious rating.

Why take this course

Gain experience across multiple diving activities by completing 5 Speciality Dives

Consolidate your learning and demonstrate your commitment to diving

Be recognised as one of the 2% of all divers on the planet

What you'll learn

Whilst Master Scuba Diver is not a separate course we can help you achieve this prestigious rating by completing qualifying courses and Specialities.

Talk to us today to find out more.

Course Prerequisites 

Every diver, who is at least 12 years old, should aim for Master Scuba Diver.

The path starts with earning a PADI Open Water Diver certification, followed by PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and PADI Rescue Diver (or qualifying certifications).

You also need to earn five PADI Specialty Diver certifications and have logged a minimum of 50 dives.

Equipment & Extra Cost

This rating is achieved by meeting set pre-requisites.

See requirements for the specific courses or specialities

After the course...

So you've reached the top tier of recreational diving; demonstrating skill, dedication and a desire to learn.

You're exactly the right person to consider looking beyond to Divemaster. The first level of professional diving. Upon completion, you can work anywhere in the world there's water:

Assisting with classes
Leading dives
Working on a liveaboard

Master Scuba Divers with HSE Medical Clearance may also have the opportunity to gain experience with us during training dives acting as support divers. This is a great opportunity for you to gain more experience before you commit to becoming a Divemaster.

Medical Requirements

See requirements for the specific courses or specialities

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