Marine Science MSc at Bangor University

The MSc Marine Science is an interdisciplinary programme combining ecological, physical and computational approaches to the marine environment, from coastal ecosystems to global ocean processes. Students choose a path through physical oceanography, marine ecology, fisheries science and marine renewable energy.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Bangor, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Areas of study include climate and climate change, habitat ecology and coastal survey, marine conservation and coastal zone management, marine fisheries, marine renewable energy and practical oceanography, with fieldwork in north Wales and offshore research cruises (weather permitting). Students complete an individual research project written up as a journal-style paper.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for environmental consultancy, marine policy, conservation, fisheries management and scientific research.

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