MSc Physical Oceanography 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Bangor University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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.

Admission Requirements

6+
Successful applicants normally hold, or expect to obtain, a 2(ii) undergraduate Honours degree in a physical, mathematical or other numerate science.  Applicants from other subject areas (e.g. Geography, Geology, Biology and other sciences) or with relevant employment experience are encouraged to apply, provided that they can demonstrate high levels of motivation and experience in their Personal Statement and CV and have mathematics to A-level or beyond.

1 Year
Sep

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