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MSc Ocean and Climate Physics at Universität Hamburg

Universität Hamburg, Germany

Programme overview

English-taught master's in physical oceanography giving in-depth knowledge of ocean dynamics and ocean-climate interactions, run by the Institute of Oceanography.

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: English-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

What you will study

Advanced phase and research phase; semester 1: ocean circulation, processes and observations I, an elective and a supplementary subject; semester 2: waves and turbulence and processes and observations II.

Career pathways

Oceanographers carry out basic research at universities and research institutions and applied research in government agencies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in geophysics or oceanography from Hamburg or comparable, or a bachelor's degree in another mathematics or physics subject comparable to that curriculum. Application period: 15.02. to 31.03..

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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