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Master of Science in Physical Oceanography Bangor University Bangor University, UK

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GBP 22500

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 Free

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12 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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75

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program 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.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 21 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree.

    6 IELTS Score
    75 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    56 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    22500

    Tuition Fee
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     Free

    Application Fee
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    10224 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    Scholarships for International Students

    As you would expect from a university that places great emphasis on student support, Bangor is keen to offer extra help to students. Bursaries and scholarships worth over £1M are available for new and returning students.

    Undergraduate Scholarships

    What's on offer Value Eligible Countries
    Vice-Chancellor Scholarship

    £10,000

    All Countries (excluding EU countries & UK)
    Deans Scholarship Up to £6,000 All Countries (excluding EU countries & UK)
    International Scholarship Up to £4,000 All Countries (excluding EU countries & UK)
    EU Student Scholarships £5,000 All EU Countries (excluding Ireland)
    Bangor HELP University Malaysia Ambassador Scholarship £5,000 Malaysia (HELP University students)
    Alumni/Existing Students/Family Discount £1,000 per year in addition to the Bangor International Scholarship All Countries (excluding UK & Ireland)

    Please refer to our tuition fees and cost of living pages to fully understand how these scholarships will affect your overall costs.  

    Postgraduate Taught Scholarships

    What's on offer Value Eligible Countries
    International Scholarship Up to £3,000 All Countries (excluding EU countries & UK)
    Vice-Chancellor Scholarship £10,000 All Countries (excluding EU countries & UK)
    Professional Experience Scholarship Up to £5,000 All Countries (excluding EU countries & UK)
    Deans Scholarship Up to £5,000 All Countries (excluding EU countries & UK)
    EU Student Scholarships £6,000 All EU Countries (except Ireland)
    Alumni/Existing Students/Family Discount £1,000 in addition to the Bangor International Scholarship All Countries (excluding UK & Ireland)
    Bangor Inclusive Scholarship £9,500 All Countries
    Chevening Partnership Scholarship Full fee waiver       All Countries (excluding the USA, UK and EU countries)
    Chevening Universities Wales (Global Wales) Full fee waiver       India and Vietnam
    Global Wales Postgraduate Scholarship September 2022 £10,000 India, Vietnam, Canada, the USA and countries of the European Union (except Ireland)
    Snowdon Masters Scholarships  £30,000 All Countries
    Commonwealth Master's Scholarship 2022  Full tuition fee waiver, monthly stipend, return airfare, thesis grant, study travel grant, warm clothing allowance where applicable. Antigua and Barbuda; Bangladesh; Belize; Botswana; Cameroon;
    Dominica; Eswatini; Fiji; The Gambia; Ghana Grenada; Guyana; India; Jamaica; Kenya; Kiribati; Lesotho; Malawi; Malaysia; Mauritius; Montserrat; Mozambique; Namibia; Nauru; Nigeria; Pakistan; Papua; New Guinea; Rwanda; Samoa; Sierra Leone; Solomon Islands; South Africa; Sri Lanka; St Helena; St Lucia; St Vincent and the Grenadines; Tanzania; Tonga; Tuvalu; Uganda; Vanuatu; Zambia
    Commonwealth Scholarship (MSc Tropical Forestry and MSc Agroforestry and Food Security) £18,000 Commonwealth countries

    Please refer to our tuition fees and cost of living pages to fully understand how these scholarships will affect your overall costs. 

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