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Physical Oceanography MSc

Bangor University

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

This course introduces students with a degree in the physical, mathematical or other numerate sciences to the subject of Physical Oceanography. The course has run for over 40 years and is unique in the UK for the depth of physical oceanography training provided. As well as giving an overview of physical oceanography, the course enable students to study in detail those aspects of the subject for which they have particular interest.

Course Objectives:

Provide a thorough training in the theory and application of physical oceanography.

Familiarize the student with modern oceanographic instrumentation and observational techniques.

Introduce state-of-the-art computational fluid dynamics, data analysis and fundamental modelling methods.

Provide the student with the practical experience and physical understanding necessary to address significant problems in the coastal ocean environment.

Careers

This course has run for over 40 years and past students have gone on to become Nobel Laureates, directors of the main UK Oceanographic laboratories and managing directors of major commercial oceanographic companies. Many hold posts in the marine industries, particularly in consultancy companies that provide services in oceanography to the oil industry and companies concerned with engineering operations in shelf seas. There are opportunities in Government Laboratories and agencies with responsibility for estuarine and coastal waters. Many graduates have continued to higher degrees and an academic career.

Tuition fees

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£ 22,500per year

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University information

Bangor University

Bangor University

Bangor University

  • University League Table

    68th

  • Campus address

    Bangor University, Bangor (Wales), LL57 2DG, Wales

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  • Subject ranking

    Geology

    27th out of 30 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 229
    102 44%

    28th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    15th

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 79%

    14th

    14

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