Department of marine sciences, University of Gothenburg

The Department of Marine Sciences is Sweden’s most complete environment for marine research and marine education, and is one of only a few such organisations in Europe.

With broad and cutting-edge expertise, and access to unique marine infrastructure such as research vessels and field stations, the Department of Marine Sciences enjoys excellent conditions for addressing the challenges of the future within marine research, marine education, and marine innovation.

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News – 9 April 2021

Warmer than expected beneath the Doomsday Glacier

Anna Wåhlin, professor of oceanography, is lead author of the new study, which shows that supply of warm water to the…

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Sustainability and environment
Warmer than expected under the 'Doomsday Glacier'
Sustainability and environment
Groundwater discharge affects water quality in coastal
waters
Sustainability and environment
Eelgrass will be restored using 1800 tonnes of
sand
Sustainability and environment
Renewed hope for Swedish coral reefs: Full seed ahead in the Coral
Factory
Science and Information Technology
Initiative in research and education to better understand Marine Global Change

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The University of Gothenburg is the leading university in Sweden for studies in the marine sciences. It's also the only university that offers marine science courses in biology and chemistry, as well as in geology and oceanography.

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Gothenburg is situated at the west coast of Sweden. Here you will find both coastal waters and the open sea.

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Our Programmes

We have three Master's Programmes that are open to international students. The Master's Programmes are open to students with…

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Our Courses

We offer courses at the bachelor's and master’s level. You can study single subject courses with a marine profile in biology…

Our Research

The Department of Marine Sciences brings together research within oceanography, geology, chemistry, biology, and preservation of marine cultural heritage. We have a number of nationally unique research fields, and participate in international expeditions.

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Research Subjects

The Department of Marine Sciences brings together research focuses within Marine Biology, Marine Chemistry, Marine Geology,…

Research Areas

We have a number of nationally unique research areas, and an ultra-modern infrastructure for marine research. We are…

Doctoral studies

As a doctoral student at the Department for Marine Sciences you will be a part of the Natural Sciences environment at the University of Gothenburg. The Marine Infrastructure gives a unique access to several marine environments, laboratories and instruments that enables research at the highest international level.

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Marine Infrastructure

The Department of Marine Sciences is the host department for the Marine Infrastructure at the University of Gothenburg. The infrastructure has laboratories and instruments that enables research at the highest international level, and we welcome researchers and students all over the world.

Tjärnö Marine Laboratory

Tjärnö Marine Laboratorium is located by Sweden's most species-rich marine area in the northern part of Bohuslän province…

Kristineberg Marine Research Station

Kristineberg Marine Research Station is located by the Gullmar fjord in the centre of Bohuslän province. Here you find ships…

R/V Skagerak

University of Gothenburg owns a larger research vessel. On expeditions there are education and research within marine…

Cooperation and Outreach

The Department of Marine Sciences is an important node in a complete network of marine research, education, and innovation. We have cooperation partners within the academy, authorities, organisations, and industry.

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Cooperation and Outreach

Innovation Projects

The Department of Marine Sciences participate in several innovation projects to develop better instruments and better…

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Algal Bank - GUMACC

The Algal Bank at the University of Gothenburg provides cultures of marine microalgae. The main purpose of the culture…

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The Department of Marine Sciences' vision is to be a national leader and to carry out activities of the highest international class within the field of marine sciences.