OpenFieldDoctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physical Oceanography and Marine Renewable Energy
Four-year doctoral candidacy in the School of Ocean Sciences modeling tidal turbine turbulence, seabed sediment transport, and ocean thermal energy conversion along the Irish Sea.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- First-class or Upper Second Class (2:1) degree in oceanography, physics, mathematics, or civil engineering
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.0 each band)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Strong quantitative background in fluid dynamics, ocean hydrodynamic modeling, or acoustic Doppler profiling
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- £19,237/year UKRI doctoral stipend + full international tuition fee waiver + Prince Madog research cruise time
- Application fee
- £0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full international tuition waiver (£22,000/year covered)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 1, 2026 (October 2027 start)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Bangor University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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