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Course Description
This degree focuses on the study of the processes which drive the ocean and which link it to the atmosphere and the cryosphere.
The course is concerned with the physics of the ocean and understanding the forces which shape the global climate by moving heat around planet Earth. Physical Oceanographers are in great demand and are required to tackle issues such as predicting future climate and sea-level change, marine pollution dispersion, offshore engineering related and exploitation of marine renewable energy.
Course Content
Year 1
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
- OSX-1000: Science Skills Tutorial (20) or
OSC-1000: Tiwtorial Sgiliau Gwyddoniaeth (20) - ONS-1001: Environmental data & analysis (20) or
ONC-1001: Dadansoddi Data Amgylcheddol (20) - DXX-1005: Earth Systems and Processes (20)
- OSX-1005: Fundamentals of Oceanography (20)
- OSX-1007: Marine Biogeochemistry (10)
Semester 2
- OSX-1000: Science Skills Tutorial or
OSC-1000: Tiwtorial Sgiliau Gwyddoniaeth - ONS-1001: Environmental data & analysis or
ONC-1001: Dadansoddi Data Amgylcheddol - OSX-1003: Earth, Climate & Evolution (20)
- OSX-1005: Fundamentals of Oceanography
- OSX-1006: Anglesey Geology Field Course (10)
Year 2
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
- OSX-2004: Estuary & Shelf Sea Processes (20)
- OSX-2006: Tides, Waves and Marine Energy (20)
- OSX-2007: Ship-based field course (20)
- OSX-2011: Ice and Oceans (20)
Semester 2
- OSX-2000: Communicating Science (20) or
OSC-2000: Cyfathrebu Gwyddoniaeth (20) - OSX-2005: Remote Sensing & Geophysics (20)
- OSX-2007: Ship-based field course
Year 3
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
- OSX-3016: Ocean Modelling (20)
- OSX-3017: Applied Geophysics (20)
- OSX-3018: Numerical Methods (20)
Semester 2
- OSX-3000: Dissertation (20)
- OSX-3006: Sediment Dynamics (20)
- DXX-3018: Rivers, Coast and Oceans (20)
Year 4
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
- OSX-4014: Geophysical Fluid Dynamics (20)
- OSX-4404: Perspectives in Marine Science (20)
- OSX-4406: MOcean Research Project (40)
- OSX-4408: Field & Lab Oceanography (20)
Semester 2
- OSX-4015: Climate and Climate Change (20)
- OSX-4404: Perspectives in Marine Science
- OSX-4406: MOcean Research Project
Course Intakes
| Location | Start Date | Fees | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Classroom Bangor Gwynedd Bangor University, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2DG, UK |
September, 2025
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UK/EU: |
4 years, Full Time |
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Entry Requirements
GCSE: grade C/4 in English, Maths and Double Award Science. Typical offer is based on a minimum 128 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.:
- A Levels (including grades AB in Maths or Physics and usually in 1 other science subject -Physics, Maths, Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Environmental Science, Geography, Economics, Psychology; excluding General Studies)
- International Baccalaureate Diploma (include H6 in Maths or Physics and another science subject)
- BTEC National/Extended Diploma in Applied Science**: DDD
- City & Guilds Advanced Technical / Extended Diploma in Environmental Conservation or Countryside & Environmental**: Distinction.
- Access to HE Science**: Pass
- Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted
- Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma is not accepted.
Assessment Methods
Assessment methods vary - most modules combine elements of continuous assessment and formal examination.
Student Satisfaction
Source: NSS
| Overall student satisfaction | |
|---|---|
| 90% of students were satisfied overall |
| The teaching on my course | |
|---|---|
| 98% of students strongly agree that staff are good explaining things | |
| 90% of students strongly agree that staff have made the subject interesting | |
| 93% of students strongly agree that the course is intellectually stimulating | |
| 70% of students strongly agree that the course has challenged them to achieve their best work |
| Learning opportunities | |
|---|---|
| 95% of students strongly agree that the course has provided them with opportunities to explore ideas or concepts in depth | |
| 83% of students strongly agree that the course has provided them with opportunities to bring information and ideas together from different topics | |
| 85% of students strongly agree that the course has provided them with opportunities to apply what they have learnt |
| Assessment and feedback | |
|---|---|
| 78% of students strongly agree that the criteria used in marking have been clear in advance | |
| 88% of students strongly agree that the marking and assessment has been fair | |
| 65% of students strongly agree that the teedback on their work has been timely | |
| 90% of students strongly agree that they have received helpful comments on my work |
| Academic support | |
|---|---|
| 95% of students strongly agree that they have been able to contact staff when they needed to | |
| 95% of students strongly agree that they have received sufficient advice and guidance in relation to their course | |
| 90% of students strongly agree that good advice was available when they needed to make study choices on their course |
| Organisation and management | |
|---|---|
| 83% of students strongly agree that the course is well organised and running smoothly | |
| 80% of students strongly agree that the timetable works efficiently for them | |
| 83% of students strongly agree that any changes in the course or teaching have been communicated effectively |
| Learning resources | |
|---|---|
| 90% of students strongly agree that the IT resources and facilities provided have supported their learning well | |
| 100% of students strongly agree that the library resources (e.g. books, online services and learning spaces) have supported their learning well | |
| 95% of students strongly agree that they have been able to 3ess course-specific resources (e.g. equipment, facilities, software, collections) when they needed to |
| Learning community | |
|---|---|
| 83% of students strongly agree that they feel part of a community of staff and students | |
| 80% of students strongly agree that they have had the right opportunities to work with other students as part of their course |
| Student voice | |
|---|---|
| 88% of students strongly agree that they have had the right opportunities to provide feedback on their course | |
| 85% of students strongly agree that staff value students’ views and opinions about the course | |
| 58% of students strongly agree that it is clear how students’ feedback on the course has been acted on | |
| 73% of students strongly agree that the students’ union (association or guild) effectively represents students’ academic interests |
University TEF Outcome
Statistics
Source: hesa.ac.uk
UCAS Points48
Employment Rate85%
Average Graduate Salary£19000
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