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Qualification
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
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Location
Newcastle University
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
28-APR-25
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Duration
36 months
Course summary
The MPhil and PhD programmes provide research training, supervision and collaboration to international standards. Choose from a wide range of topics within our marine science research groups.
Overview
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):
- Ecology
- Modelling, Evidence and Policy
Depending 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.
This 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.
Your development
Many research projects include industrial work experience. Other projects involve working with other universities, government institutes and scientific associations. The marine science research groups form part of extensive national and international networks.
Our Careers Service
Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.
Tuition fees
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拢 31,000per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
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University League Table
26th
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Campus address
Medical Student Office, Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 4HH, United Kingdom
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
31st out of 94 2
15th out of 30 1
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Entry standards
/ Max 228147 65%33rd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10077.0 77%42nd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.00 75%67th
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Entry standards
/ Max 229141 62%18th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10088.0 88%5th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.14 78%14th
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