School of Ocean Sciences, University of Wales, Bangor

School of Ocean Sciences

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Good morning and welcome to the School of Ocean Sciences

Welcome to the School of Ocean Sciences, one of the largest university Marine Science departments in Europe, a multi-disciplinary department located on the shores of the Menai Strait, North Wales, UK.

"Understanding the oceans constitutes a major challenge for modern science. Even after a hundred years of intense study, the oceans remain under-explored, and our knowledge of many of the key-processes occuring within them is fragmentary.

At Bangor we are justly proud of our long-established tradition of excellence in research and teaching in marine science. The School of Ocean Science is a leading international research institution, and one of the largest teaching departments in Europe. We have well-resourced groups in the principal disciplines of biology, chemistry, geology and physics. However, our emphasis on multidisciplinary research effectively ensures ready access to expertise in all aspects of marine science."

Prof Colin Jago , Head of School of Ocean Sciences

School research featured on NERC Planet Earth Online

Major new climate change initiative launched

Interview with Sir David Attenborough

Watch our interview with honorary Bangor graduate Sir David Attenborough...

Research and Postgraduate Study

Find out more about our research, and postgraduate study opportunities with us here at Bangor

School Programmes now IMarEST accredited

IMarEST (Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology) accredited programmes

Interested in studying for a Bachelor's degree?

Beyond a Bachelor's degree - MSc courses

School Holidays and Summer Vacation Work Placement

The Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Programme

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