28 PhD programmes in Marine Science in Europe

Marine Sciences
This Marine Sciences MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University provide research training, supervision and collaboration to international standards.

Biotechnology (Marine Sciences)
Throughout the Biotechnology (Marine Sciences) MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University you'll explore biotechnology research in marine sciences.

Ocean Sciences
Supervision is available for research across all discipline areas in the School of Ocean Sciences. The Ocean Sciences (PhD/MPhil) is offered at Bangor University.

Marine Sciences
Choose to carry out your Marine Sciences postgraduate studies at University of Hull and become part of a vibrant, forward-thinking research community. We offer MSc by Thesis and PhD opportunities and we have a network of exceptional research opportunities. An MSc by Thesis is a postgraduate degree option with more research freedom than the more conventional taught pathways.

Marine Science, Technology and Management
Universidade de Aveiro offers The Marine Science, Technology and Management doctoral programme.

Marine Technology
This MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University provides research training, supervision and collaboration to international standards.
Aquatic Resources
Doctoral students at the Department of Aquatic Resources at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences work with issues such as how changes in climate and environment affect fish and fisheries, population and ecosystem dynamics and invasive species.
Marine Sciences
The University of Gothenburg is the leading university in Sweden for studies in the marine sciences. As a doctoral student at the Department for Marine Sciences you will be a part of the Natural Sciences environment.
Marine Science
Marine Science at the University of Liverpool focus on all aspects of the marine system, from the physics of how the ocean moves across the planet, the chemistry of micronutrients and pollutants, through to the biology of single cells phytoplankton all the way to marine mammals.
Marine Geology
Marine Geology at Stockholm University covers the study of marine and lacustrine sediments and rocks as well as the processes that contributed to their formation.
Aquaculture
Improving competitiveness in aquaculture in Spain and in Catalonia requires specialised, multidisciplinary and innovative training. This is the basic tenet of the PhD programme in Aquaculture at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, through which the university offers advanced training in aquaculture in order to help develop the sector.
Published Works in Marine Science
Conduct research at the cutting edge of the discipline, working alongside a team of specialist academic advisors with the Published Works in Marine Science course from University of Plymouth.
Marine Biology
We offer supervision in all areas of staff expertise in marine biology including community ecology of coral reef systems, tropical seagrass beds, mangroves and fisheries, deep sea/marine connectivity, ocean acidification and macronutrient cycling during the Marine Biology programme at University of Essex.
Tropical Marine Biology (Integrated)
The Tropical Marine Biology (Integrated) program from University of Essex provides a route into research study if you do not have a Masters degree, or have very little research training. It enables you to spend your first year completing a full-time Masters-level qualification, followed by a full-time PhD studied over 3-4 years or a part-time PhD studied over 6-7 years.
Earth and Marine Science
The Earth and Marine Science Programme at University of Ferrara is aiming at providing high qualified scientific competences in Earth and Marine Science: mineralogy, petrology, geochemistry, paleontology, geomorphology, physical oceanography, coastal dynamics, marine geology, economic geology and geophysics.
Aquatic Veterinary Studies
The University of Stirling is a global leader in aquaculture research and teaching, supporting the development of aquaculture worldwide. It offers this PhD in Aquatic Veterinary Studies.
Animal Science and Fisheries
Doctoral students in Animal Science and Fisheries at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn will gain specialist knowledge and skills, including state-of-the-art techniques and research methodologies that can be used in PhD projects.
Marine Microbiology
The Marine Microbiology program at the International Max Planck Research School of Marine Microbiology (IMPRS MarMic) teaches students to take an interdisciplinary approach to the understanding of marine prokaryotic and eukaryotic microbiology, offering training in physiology, ecology, evolution, molecular biology, bioinformatics, and other related subjects.
Aquaculture
The University of Stirling is a global leader in Aquaculture research and teaching, supporting the development of aquaculture worldwide.
Marine Sciences and Technologies
Dive into the depths of knowledge with the University of Genoa's Marine Sciences and Technologies doctoral program.