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MPhil - Master of Philosophy
University of Liverpool
Full Time
Part time: 4-6 years. Applications are open all year round.
2 years
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MPhil - Master of Philosophy
University of Liverpool
Full time
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2 years
MPhil - Master of Philosophy
University of Liverpool
Part time
Part time..
4 years
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Marine Science focus on all aspects of the marine system, from the physics of how the ocean moves across the planet, the chemistry of micronutrients and pollutants, through to the biology of single cells phytoplankton all the way to marine mammals. We offer a multi-disciplinary research program to further our understanding of the ocean, its functioning and its importance in shaping our world.
Overview
Liverpool always had a close connection to marine sciences, from the young Jeremiah Horrocks (aged 22) who studied the influence of the moon on tides back in 1640, to William Hutchinson who recorded sea level twice a day for 30 years. It was no surprise that the fist Oceanographic department in the UK was open in Liverpool in 1919. This connection is still strong nowadays with the Ocean Science department having recently celebrated its Centenary and the University campus benefiting from the presence of the National Oceanographic Centre, a world renown research institute.
By taking on a research project with us, you will integrate research groups that will train you to become an independent researcher while developing a range of transferable skills that will serve you in your future position(s), whatever they are. We aim to provide an emulative and exciting research environment to all PhD students to help them succeed in their research, during their PhD and beyond. We will strongly encourage you to communicate and publish your research to the wider community.
Applications are welcomed and will be considered in our highly competitive programme from well qualified graduates who would typically hold a UK first degree or equivalent in the first or 2:1 class, in a relevant subject.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,712 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£21,850 per year
Students from EU
Faculty of Science and Engineering £27,800 (Band A) or £21,850 (Band B). Self-funded, full-time international students studying a PhD programme classified as Band A will receive a £2,000 reduction in their fees for the first year only. The fee mentioned above is for 2023/2024 entry. There may be a slight increase in 2024/2025 entry.
£21,850 per year
Students from International
Faculty of Science and Engineering £27,800 (Band A) or £21,850 (Band B). Self-funded, full-time international students studying a PhD programme classified as Band A will receive a £2,000 reduction in their fees for the first year only. The fee mentioned above is for 2023/2024 entry. There may be a slight increase in 2024/2025 entry.
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