Physical Oceanography MSc
Bangor UniversityBangor, United Kingdom
Course overview
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. The course director is Dr Mattias Green, who oversees course admissions, the administration of lectures and practicals, and general day to day running of the course. The deputy course director is Dr Yueng Lenn.
Drs Green and Lenn are available to help you with any general course related or welfare problems during your enrolment on the course. Specialist confidential assistance with many student difficulties is available by referral to central College facilities. Dr Green's office is Room 202, Second Floor, Craig Mair Building.
His office phone is 2893 (01248-382893 when calling from an outside line). You may also email [email protected]. In his absence, Dr Lenn ( [email protected] ) or any other member of the teaching staff will be happy to provide assistance.
Key highlights
- Long-established course running for over 40 years
- Unique depth of physical oceanography training in the UK
- Hands-on use of modern oceanographic instrumentation and observational techniques
- Covers computational fluid dynamics, data analysis and modelling methods
- Practical experience tackling problems in the coastal ocean environment
- Flexibility to study chosen aspects of the subject in detail
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
Scholarships
Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research
20% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 20% of feesHeads of School Scholarship
10% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 10% of feesInclusive Bangor Scholarships
Payment towards tuition fees for one-year taught or research postgraduate Masters (or for two years if studying part-time). This will be capped at £9,500.
Refugee Scholarship
Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Research Scholarships
50% discount on the published International Tuition Fee for each year of study.
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Physical oceanographer
- Ocean modeller
- Coastal scientist
- Marine data analyst
- Hydrographic surveyor
- Metocean consultant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £11,500 per year | International: £22,500 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Bangor University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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