Program Overview
The Marine Physics at Universit\xc3\xa9 de Bretagne Occidentale is a Master programme in Natural Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Marine Physics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across France and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 462 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Brest, France
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Marine Physics programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Physics of the Ocean and Climate\', \'Marine Geophysics\', \'Naval Hydrodynamics\', \'Fluids\', \'Applied mathematics\', \'Signal analysis: theory and practice\', \'Numerical analysis\', \'Measurements at sea\', \'Introduction to ocean and atmosphere\', \'Introduction to geophysical fluid dynamics\', \'Projects\', \'Language\', \'Issues and challenges in Marine Sciences\', \'Marine Sciences in Europe\', \'Scientific programming\', \'Scientific oral\', \'Geophysical fluid dynamics\', \'Descriptive oceanography\', \'In situ observations\', \'Languages\', \'Job finding skills\', \'Internship (from Mars to September)\', \'Options (typically 5)\', \'Theories of the ocean circulation\', \'Climate dynamics and the carbon cycle\', \'Instabilities, vortex and geostrophic turbulence\', \'Coastal and estuary dynamics\', \'Surface waves\', \'Land and sea remote detection\', \'Sediment dynamics\', \'Numerical modeling of the ocean\', \'Mechanics of deformable media\', \'Fluids\', \'Applied mathematics\', \'Signal analysis: theory and practice\', \'Numerical analysis\', \'Physics for the Earth Sciences\', "Earth\'s models", \'Measurements at sea\', \'Project\', \'Language\', \'Issues and challenges in Marine Sciences\', \'Marine Sciences in Europe\', \'Scientific programming\', \'Internship (2 months)\', \'Motions and deformations in the Earth\', \'Earth potential fields\', \'Marine seismic surveys (coastal and off-shore)\', \'Geographics Information Systems\', \'Language\', \'Job finding skills\', \'Options (2 or 3 from the list below)\', \'Detection and monitoring of natural resources\', \'Water cycle in the deep Earth\', \'Land and sea remote detection\', \'Sedimentary hydrodynamics\', \'Internship (4 to 6 months)\', \'Fluids\', \'Applied mathematics\', \'Signal analysis: theory and practice\', \'Signal analysis: advanced course\', \'Numerical analysis\', \'Ship stability, ship architecture\', \'Experimental techniques\', \'Projects\', \'Language\', \'Issues and challenges in Marine Sciences\', \'Marine Sciences in Europe\', \'Scientific programming\', \'Scientific oral\', \'3D Turbulence\', \'Surface waves\', \'Computational fluid dynamics\', \'Resistance, propulsion and manoeuvrability\', \'Ship stability\', \'Hydrodynamics of lifting bodies\', \'Advanced numerical methods\', \'Language\', \'Job finding skills\', \'Business and companies culture\', \'Internship (from March to September)\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Bachelor\'s degree in physics, mechanics or applied mathematics.
Get a visa:
For UE Citizens: nothing to do
For citizens of one of those 31 countries:
Algeria, Argentina, Benin, Burkina Faso, Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, China, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ivory Coast, Gabon, Guinea, India, Japan, South Korea, Lebanon, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Mauritius, Mexico, Peru, Russia, Senegal, Syria, Taiwan, Tunisia, Turkey , United States, Vietnam.
You need to follow the Campus France procedure. This procedure will check that you are eligible to study in France.
Note for citizens from one of those 31 countries:
Algeria, Argentina, Benin, Burkina Faso, Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, China, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ivory Coast, Gabon, Guinea, India, Japan, South Korea, Lebanon, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Mauritius, Mexico, Peru, Russia, Senegal, Syria, Taiwan, Tunisia, Turkey , United States, Vietnam.
You need to follow the Campus France procedure. This procedure will check that you are eligible to study in France.
Languages
Important: Courses are mostly in English, and a B2 Level (European certification) is required.
Note that for the Naval Hydrodynamics Specialty, an important part of the formation (about 40% of all courses) is in French (see detailed program). A B2 Level in French is therefore also required for this specialty.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 462 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 462 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Universit\xc3\xa9 de Bretagne Occidentale directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Université de Bretagne Occidentale
Université de Bretagne Occidentale
Brest, France
Université de Bretagne Occidentale is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months