Ocean and Earth Sciences PhD
University of Southampton
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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National Oceanography Centre, Southampton (NOCS)

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2 years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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National Oceanography Centre, Southampton (NOCS)

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Join the University of Southampton, a global top 100 (QS World University Rankings 2024) research-intensive university.The National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS), one of the world’s largest centres devoted to research and teaching in Earth and marine science, attracts experts from around the world. The combination of direct access to ships and ocean technology, and a strong research emphasis, provides many opportunities for fieldwork and scientific cruises not traditionally found in ...Read more

Join the University of Southampton, a global top 100 (QS World University Rankings 2024) research-intensive university.

The National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS), one of the world’s largest centres devoted to research and teaching in Earth and marine science, attracts experts from around the world. The combination of direct access to ships and ocean technology, and a strong research emphasis, provides many opportunities for fieldwork and scientific cruises not traditionally found in university environments.

We offer postgraduate training at PhD level. You’ll carry out research of the highest quality, leading to publications in top journals. We are a large, world-ranking and interdisciplinary community.

Our research generally focuses on one of these areas:
- Geology and geophysics
- Marine biology and ecology
- Palaeoceanogreaphy and palaeoclimate
- Marine biochemistry
- Geochemistry
- Physical oceanography

Assessment methods (Outcome qualification level)

You will need to demonstrate satisfactory progress at the end of each year. Your supervisor will complete an annual report that takes into account how you have progressed against your agreed targets, which include training and development activities.

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14th
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20th
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Entry requirements

A UK bachelor’s degree with upper second-class honours or higher in one of: biological sciences (or a closely related discipline), marine biology, chemistry, engineering, environmental sciences, geography, geology, geophysics, mathematics, natural sciences, oceanography or physics.

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£4,786 per year

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£26,700 per year

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£26,700 per year

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University of Southampton
University of Southampton , Southampton

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