MSc Physical Oceanography

The Physical Oceanography MSc course offered by Bangor University focuses on the physical properties and processes of the ocean environment. It provides a solid grounding in meteorology, oceanography, and their interconnectedness, offering students the opportunity for extensive hands-on experience through laboratory and fieldwork.Course Content: The Physical Oceanography MSc covers a range of topics, including fluxes of momentum, heat, and gases between the atmosphere and the ocean surface, large-scale ocean circulation, ocean waves, tides and coastal dynamics, and IT and numerical skills. The course also includes a dedicated module on research skills and techniques, as well as a major project which constitutes a third of the course.Key Modules: Key modules include Introduction to Physical Oceanography, Ocean Waves & Tides, Coastal and Shelf Sea Modelling, Research and Topics, and a major project/dissertation.Accreditations: While not specifically stated, Bangor University is a highly respected institution with authority to award respected degrees in the UK.Future Careers: Graduates of this programme often find employment in a variety of sectors including local and national government, environmental consultancies, energy companies, and research and development organisations. Some graduates also go on to further study at the PhD level.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.