Marine Science PhD

OR 88

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

• Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Marine Science

Overview

We offer a multi-disciplinary research Marine Science program at University of Liverpool to further our understanding of the ocean, its functioning and its importance in shaping our world.

Features

• Liverpool always had a close connection to marine sciences, from the young Jeremiah Horrocks (aged 22) who studied the influence of the moon on tides back in 1640, to William Hutchinson who recorded sea level twice a day for 30 years.
• It was no surprise that the first Oceanographic department in the UK was open in Liverpool in 1919.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

• Our academic staff are internationally recognised with expertise in physics, chemistry and/or biology.
• We offer research topics that are often cross boundaries, aiming to answer fundamental questions about the functioning of the ocean, now and in the future.
• By taking on a research project with us, you will integrate research groups that will train you to become an independent researcher while developing a range of transferable skills that will serve you in your future position(s), whatever they are.
• We aim to provide an emulative and exciting research environment to all PhD students to help them succeed in their research, during their PhD and beyond.
• We will strongly encourage you to communicate and publish your research to the wider community.

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

GPA — Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems.

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL iBT — TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.

OR 88

Other requirements

General requirements

• Applications are welcomed and will be considered in our highly competitive programme from well qualified graduates who would typically hold a UK first degree or equivalent in the first or 2:1 class, in a relevant subject.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

• International

  International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.

  Applies to you — Non-residents

  47,861 AUD / year ≈ 25,350 GBP / year

• Domestic

  Tuition fee for the domestic students.

  Applies to you — Citizens or residents

  9,889 AUD / year ≈ 5,238 GBP / year

Additional Details

International:

• Full time: £25,350 or £32,200 per year depending on the research project

Living costs

Liverpool, United Kingdom

1,050-1,954 AUD / month

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

Funding

Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Marine Science.

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You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

• University of Liverpool - Fulbright Scholarships — Provided by university, Grant 22500 GBP, Deadline Not specified
• University of Liverpool - CONACYT — Provided by university, Grant Various benefits, Deadline Not specified
• Vice-Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship for China — Provided by university, Grant 5000 GBP, Deadline 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based
• University of Liverpool - FUNED Awards — Provided by university, Grant Various benefits, Deadline Not specified
• Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider, Grant Various benefits, Deadline 07 Oct 2026
• Ocean Country Partnership Programme Scholarships — Independent provider, Grant Various benefits, Deadline Not specified
• ServiceScape Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026
• ACES Scholarships — Independent provider, Grant 3500 USD, Deadline 15 Nov 2026
• Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Independent provider, Grant Various benefits, Deadline Not specified, Merit-based
• Scholarships for PhD Students — Independent provider, Grant 19000 GBP, Deadline Not specified, Merit-based
• Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant Various benefits, Deadline 28 Feb 2027, Merit-based
• Amberscholar Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant 6000 USD, Deadline 31 Jan 2027, Merit-based
• $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based
• Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027
• Dream Chaser Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based
• Scholarship for students with disabilities — Independent provider, Grant 3000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026, Need-based
• Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Independent provider, Grant 22500 GBP, Deadline Not specified
• The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant 1500 USD, Deadline Not specified
• Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Independent provider, Grant 12000 USD, Deadline 11 Jan 2027