Key information
- Duration
- Full-time: 24 months (Full-time: MPhil 2 years / PhD 3 years)
- Part-time: 36 months (Part-time: MPhil 3 years / PhD 5 years)
- Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
It is possible to start a PhD degree at any point in the year at most academic Schools, subject to agreement with the supervisor.
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 85
- PTE Academic: 62
- IELTS: 6.5
Overview
You can complete the Ocean Sciences (PhD/MPhil) offered at Bangor University after studying for only one year full-time or two years part-time. If you are a PhD candidate with a relevant Master's degree or at least two years' relevant experience, your period of registration could possibly be of only two years' duration full-time or three years part-time. This arrangement would have to be agreed by your Head of Department and Supervisor before your research is started. We expect PhD students to produce and submit a thesis for examination within four years of starting a three-year programme.
Facilities
Facilities include the research vessel (Prince Madog), aquaculture facilities and a full range of modern analytical equipment needed to study the biology, physics, geology and chemistry of oceans and seas.
Visit the programme website for more information
Programme Structure
Research degrees
MPhil and PhD are research degrees and are awarded after the examination of a candidate's thesis, produced following a period of research.
While most candidates pursue research degrees on a full-time basis, in certain circumstances it is possible to offer them on a part-time basis. You may register for these degrees at the beginning of any month. The usual period of registration for research degrees is:
- Full-time: MPhil 2 years / PhD 3 years
- Part-time: MPhil 3 years / PhD 5 years
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 85
- PTE Academic: 62
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
An upper second class honours degree (or equivalent from a non-UK institution) in natural science is required.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 46,289 AUD / year (≈ 24,500 GBP / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 9,458 AUD / year (≈ 5,006 GBP / year)
Additional Details
- Part-time Postgraduate Research tuition fee is 50% of the full-time Postgraduate Research tuition fee per annum.
Living costs
Bangor, United Kingdom: 1,247-2,154 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Ocean Sciences.
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Alumni scholarship - 1000 GBP - Deadline: Anytime - Bangor University - Merit-based
- Snowdon Masters Scholarship - 30000 GBP - Deadline: Not specified - Bangor University - Merit-based
- Deans Scholarship - 6000 GBP - Deadline: Anytime - Bangor University - Merit-based
- International Scholarship - 4000 GBP - Deadline: Anytime - Bangor University - Merit-based
- Heads of School Scholarship - Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified - Bangor University - Merit-based
- Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research - Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified - Bangor University - Merit-based
- Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Research Scholarships - Various benefits - Deadline: 07 Jul 2027 - Bangor University - Merit-based
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Various benefits - Deadline: 07 Oct 2026 - U.S. government
- ServiceScape Scholarship - 1000 USD - Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 - ServiceScape
- ACES Scholarships - 3500 USD - Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 - ACES Education Fund
- Ocean Country Partnership Programme Scholarships - Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified - ACU (The Association of Commonwealth Universities)
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility - Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified - OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation - Merit-based
- Scholarships for PhD Students - 19000 GBP - Deadline: Not specified - Junhua Li - Merit-based
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship - Various benefits - Deadline: 28 Feb 2027 - Boustany Foundation - Merit-based
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship - 1000 USD - Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 - IvyPanda - Merit-based
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship - 1000 USD - Deadline: 01 Mar 2027 - Voice Talent Online
- Women Scholarship for International Students - 5000 USD - Deadline: 28 Aug 2026 - educations.com - Merit-based
- The PhD Prep Fellowship - 10000 USD - Deadline: 01 Sep 2026 - Admit Lab - Merit-based
- Dream Chaser Scholarship - 1000 USD - Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 - Salvado Law - Merit-based
- Scholarship for students with disabilities - 3000 USD - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 - Anonymous Hope Fund - Need-based
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship - University Bids - 22500 GBP - Deadline: Not specified - UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship - 1500 USD - Deadline: Not specified - IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - 12000 USD - Deadline: 11 Jan 2027 - The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme