PhD Marine Sciences
University of PlymouthPlymouth, United Kingdom
Course overview
Conduct research at the cutting edge of the discipline, working alongside a team of specialist academic advisors. Our staff work in a wide range of fields, including marine physics, coastal processes and modelling, coastal ocean and sediment transport engineering, marine and coastal policy, geomatics, oceanography and marine renewable energy.
Key highlights
- Research at the cutting edge alongside specialist academic advisors
- Supervision spanning marine physics, oceanography and coastal processes and modelling
- Expertise in coastal ocean and sediment transport engineering
- Research areas include marine and coastal policy and geomatics
- Opportunities to research marine renewable energy
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include appropriate subject; or above
- Master's degree: Merit — …degree in an appropriate subject, and typically to have also completed a masters level qualification to a high standard (e.g. at 'merit' or 'distinction' level).
Scholarships
International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
£4,000 off tuition fees in year one
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Postdoctoral research associate
- University lecturer in marine science
- Oceanographer
- Coastal engineer
- Marine renewable energy scientist
- Marine policy adviser
Cost of study
UK/Home: Please visit tuition fees for postgraduate research for information about fees. We are in Band 2 for fees purposes. | International: Please visit tuition fees for postgraduate research for information about fees. We are in Band 2 for fees purposes.
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 University of Plymouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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