Overview

Within Marine Sciences MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University you can choose a wide range of topics within our marine science research groups.

Depending on your previous academic training and the requirements of the project, you receive formal instruction through taught modules in important areas such as laboratory safety and sea survival.

You'll be part of our research community of:

30 research students
10-20 MSc students
six to 10 post-doctoral scientists
six technicians
13 full-time academic staff

This provides you with abundant opportunities to progress your scientific career in any sector. Our research students have been successful at finding work across industry, academia, government agencies and non-governmental organisations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Antifouling and ballast water treatment
Bacterial bioactive products
Bioenergy

Ecology

Modelling, Evidence and Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-15 00:00:00

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More details

There is no application closing date for this course. We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Marine Science View 26 other PhDs in Earth Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent.
To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

29800 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29800 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

International students Full time: £29,800 - £39,300

Living costs for Newcastle upon Tyne

560 - 991 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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