Overview

The Ocean Sciences (PhD/MPhil) is offered at Bangor University .

Research Areas

Ocean Sciences with specialisations in the following:

Shelf Sea and Coastal Processes
Biogeochemistry and Palaeoceanography
Marine Ecosystems: Conservation and Resource Management

Facilities

Facilities include the research vessel (Prince Madog), aquaculture facilities and a full range of modern analytical equipment needed to study the biology, physics, geology and chemistry of oceans and seas.

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Programme Structure

Research degrees

MPhil and PhD are research degrees and are awarded after the examination of a candidate's thesis, produced following a period of research.

While most candidates pursue research degrees on a full-time basis, in certain circumstances it is possible to offer them on a part-time basis. You may register for these degrees at the beginning of any month. The usual period of registration for research degrees is:

Full-time: MPhil 2 years / PhD 3 years

Part-time: MPhil 3 years / PhD 5 years.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

It is possible to start a PhD degree at any point in the year at most academic Schools, subject to agreement with the supervisor.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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85

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Marine Science View 13 other PhDs in Marine Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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85

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

General requirements

An upper second class honours degree (or equivalent from a non-UK institution) in natural science is required.

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Tuition Fee

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International

23000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23000 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

4860 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4860 GBP per year during 24 months.

Part-time Postgraduate Research tuition fee is 50% of the full-time Postgraduate Research tuition fee per annum

Living costs for Bangor

660 - 1140 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

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Ocean Sciences.

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You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Bangor

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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