The PhD programmes provide research training, supervision and collaboration to international standards. Choose from a wide range of topics within our marine science research groups. Join us for your PhD in Marine Sciences.Your research project will be in one of the areas covered by the marine science research groups:Marine Resources and Renewable Energy (MRRE):antifouling and ballast water treatmentbacterial bioactive productsbioenergyEcologyModelling, Evidence and PolicyDepending on your previous academic training and the requirements of the project, you receive formal instruction through taught modules in important areas such as laboratory safety and sea survival.You'll be part of our research community of:30 research students10-20 MSc studentssix to 10 post-doctoral scientistssix technicians13 full-time academic staffThis provides you with abundant opportunities to progress your scientific career in any sector. Our research students have been successful at finding work across industry, academia, government agencies and non-governmental organisations.