MSci Physical Oceanography
Entry requirements
GCSE: grade C/4 in English, Maths and Double Award Science, if not demonstrated by the Level 3 qualification/s. Offers are tariff based, 128 - 152 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.: A-levels: minimum grade B in Maths or Physics, plus one other science subject required (Physics, Maths, Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Environmental Science, Geography, Economics, Psychology); General Studies and Key Skills not accepted. BTEC National Extended Diploma in Applied Science* : DDM - D DD Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Applied Science* : DDM - D DD City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080) in Environmental Conservation or Countryside & Environmental* : DDM - D DD International Baccalaureate Diploma (Including H6 in Maths or Physics and another science subject) Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted Access to HE Science** T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis. We also welcome applications from mature applicants.
About this course
MSci in Earth and Environmental Sciences, with a focus on physical oceanography and the physics linking the ocean, atmosphere, and cryosphere. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, and Fieldwork. The programme includes ship-based fieldwork aboard the research vessel RV Prince Madog and geological field trips to sites including Anglesey and Snowdonia. The fourth year centres on a supervised research project conducted within active research teams.
Modules
- Earth Systems and Processes
- Earth, Climate and Evolution
- Fundamentals of Oceanography
- Anglesey Geology Field Course
- Marine Biogeochemistry
- Environmental Data and Analysis
- Environmental Data Analysis
- Science Skills Tutorial
- Estuary and Shelf Sea Processes
- Remote Sensing and Geophysics
- Tides, Waves, Marine Energy
- Ice and Oceans
- Ship-based Field Course
- Cwrs Maes Llong
- Communicating Science
- Rivers, Coasts and Oceans
- Sediment Dynamics
- Ocean Modelling
- Numerical Methods for Oceanographers
- Marine Geology and Applications
- Dissertation
- MOcean Research Project
- Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
- Climate and Climate Change
- Perspectives in Marine Science
- Field and Lab Oceanography