Physical Oceanography, M.Sc. | University of Bergen | Bergen, Norway
24 months
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12863 USD/year
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About

The Physical Oceanography degree offered by the University of Bergen gives the student a thorough understanding of the physics and especially the dynamics of the ocean; e.g. the tides, upwelling, mixing processes, and interactions with the atmosphere and the biosphere.

Overview

Key facts

The Physical Oceanography degree offered by the University of Bergen provides a broad foundation and a good understanding of current issues in the field. The programme covers topics from local (fjord, coastal and shelf circulation) to global scale. The study also covers the use of statistical and numerical methods, oceanographic observations, and theoretical analysis.

Required Learning Outcomes

On completion of the programme the candidate should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The candidate

  • is able to explain the main features of physical oceanography and related subjects such as climate and meteorology, and has a thorough knowledge of a specialized subject in physical oceanography
  • can use the most common instruments used in oceanographic field surveys, and has the ability to carry out and to communicate the related data analysis
  • shows a good knowledge of and can apply statistical time-space methods used in analyses of geophysical data
  • can analyse and interpret the interaction between the various components in the climate system
  • is able to explain the main features of physical oceanography and related subjects such as meteorology and climate and has a thorough knowledge of a specialized subject in physical oceanography
  • shows a good knowledge of relevant areas of mathematics, physics, computer science, geosciences, chemistry or meteorology and oceanography

Skills

The candidate

  • can collect and analyse large data sets, discuss precision and accuracy and use programming tools to process and analyse data
  • can apply developed skills in mathematics and statistics on oceanographic problems
  • is able to plan and conduct an ocean research project with guidance from an academic supervisor, but with a great degree of independence and his/her own initiative and in accordance with good scientific practices
  • can use modern analysis methods and instrumentation in his/her field
  • can analyse, interpret and discuss his/her own results in a scientifically sound and critical way and in light of data and theories in his/her own field
  • can analyse geophysical problems and is able to do calculations by using the experience gathered from hydrodynamics, classical mechanics, thermodynamics, numerical methods, and data analysis on other types of problems
  • can present results in both oral and written form

General competence

The candidate

  • can summarize field and laboratory work in a written report
  • can formulate, analyse, interpret and discuss his/her own results in a scientifically sound and critical way and in light of data and theories in related research fields
  • is able to write a scientific dissertation that adds new knowledge to a topic
  • is able to analyse scientific problems in general and participate in discussions about different ways of addressing and solving problems
  • demonstrates an understanding of and respect for scientific values such as transparency, precision and accountability
  • can analyse and reflect upon relevant ethical problems related to the research

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Turbulence in the Atmospheric and Ocean Boundary Layer
  • Tidal Dynamics and Sea Level Variations 
  • Physical Oceanography in Fjords
  • Advanced Ocean Dynamics
  • Numerical Modelling

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • The Master Programme in Meteorology and Oceanography with specialization in Physical Oceanography requires a bachelor degree with 110 ECTS specialization from the Bachelor degree in Climate, Atmosphere and Ocean Physics, the Bachelor degree in Meteorology and Oceanography, or equivalent.
  • Bachelor degree in Climate, Atmosphere and Ocean Physics, Bachelor degree in Meteorology and Oceanography 

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    12863 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 12863 USD per year during 24 months.
  • EU/EEA

    Free
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 0 USD per year during 24 months.

The semester fee is NOK 590. NON EU students: NOK 128 887 (USD 12 863) per year.

Living costs for Bergen

10362 - 16828 NOK /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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226 countries / Merit-based
Finduddannelse Sustainability Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
22 Sep 2022
Deadline

Finduddannelse
225 countries / Merit-based
Education Future International Scholarship
200000 INR
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Education Future
Norway
Scholarship Scheme set up with UiT, The Arctic University of Norway
2500 EUR
Grant
19 Jun 2023
Deadline

The Anglo-Norse Society - scholarships & grants
226 countries
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
5000 USD
Grant
01 Apr 2023
Deadline

BeArt-Presets
226 countries
Fulbright U.S. Student Program, 2022
Various benefits
Grant
11 Oct 2022
Deadline

U.S. government
225 countries / Merit-based
Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian students
100000 INR
Grant
30 Oct 2022
Deadline

Ministry of Information & Technology (IT)
50 countries / Merit-based
Study a Masters in Europe Scholarships
Various benefits
Grant
16 May 2022
Deadline

educations.com
226 countries
ServiceScape Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Nov 2022
Deadline

ServiceScape
Norway
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).
2500 EUR
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

The Anglo-Norse Society - scholarships & grants
226 countries
ACES Scholarships
3500 USD
Grant
15 Nov 2022
Deadline

ACES Education Fund
Worldwide / Merit-based
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
30 Dec 2023
Deadline

Worldwide
Study abroad Scholarship - Collect
10000 SEK
Grant
31 May 2023
Deadline

Worldwide / Merit-based
iVisa Annual Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
14 May 2023
Deadline

Worldwide
IMSOGLO Consortium Scholarship
2000 EUR
Grant
30 May 2023
Deadline

Worldwide
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
30 Mar 2023
Deadline

Worldwide
Anonymous Hope Fund
3000 USD
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Worldwide
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
8000 EUR
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

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