It is concerned with sedimentary processes (the origin, transport and deposition of particles in the marine environment), and with marine sediments and rocks, in particular those formed in the past 2 million years, but also further back in time. It differs from the BSc course in that it places emphasis on gaining skills and knowledge of direct relevance to the offshore survey and hydrocarbon industry.
The Geological Oceanography Degree (MOcean) is offered byÊBangor University.
Geological Oceanographers are required to tackle issues such as offshore site investigation related to renewable energy infrastructure and oil and gas exploration, climate and sea-level change, and coastal erosion. These are challenging and buoyant areas of development; there is currently a deficit of suitably qualified people for these roles.
Upon graduation, you will not only have a deep understanding of the Ôearth systemÕ, but you will also have a broad range of practical skills in sedimentology, geophysics and Geotechnics. Data integration capabilities across these disciplines are in short supply within the offshore industry, but it is widely recognized by employers as being of great value.
Careers and Employability
The Geological Oceanography degree is ideal preparation for careers in research, oil and gas exploration and the offshore industry, environmental impact assessment. the water supply industry, coastal zone management, government advisory bodies and the scientific media.
Why choose Bangor University for this course?
- Our School is one of the largest university centres teaching marine sciences in Britain and is one of the biggest in Europe.
- The geologists on our staff have expertise in the relevant subject areas and we have strong links with the offshore and hydrocarbon industry.
- We are within a few metres of the sea, ideal for fieldwork in estuaries, on the sea shore and at sea.
- We have a £3.5m ocean-going research ship as well as several smaller survey boats.
- We are unique in the UK in offering the sedimentology / geophysics / geotechnics combination of subject areas Ð and the School of Ocean Sciences is very well recognized amongst practicing professionals as providing high quality employees to the offshore sector.
