Marine Sciences MPhil, PhD at Newcastle University

Programme overview

The MPhil and PhD programmes provide research training, supervision and collaboration to international standards. Choose from a wide range of topics within our marine science research groups. Join us for your PhD in Marine Sciences.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering | Department: School of Natural and Environmental Sciences | Duration: MPhil full time: 1 year; MPhil part time: 2 years; PhD full time: 3 years; PhD part time: 6 years | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027; January 2028; April 2028 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Depending on your previous academic training and the requirements of the project, you receive formal instruction through taught modules in important areas such as laboratory safety and sea survival. This provides you with abundant opportunities to progress your scientific career in any sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills).

International applicants: GBP 15,950 a year (2027/28). MPhil part time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027; January 2028; April 2028

Duration: MPhil full time: 1 year; MPhil part time: 2 years; PhD full time: 3 years; PhD part time: 6 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/8315f/#how-to-apply

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