BSc Ocean Science
Entry requirements
Offers are tariff based, 112 - 128 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification e.g.: A Levels: Including grades BC in two science subjects (Biology, Geography, Environmental Studies, Chemistry, Economics, Maths, Statistics, Geology, Physics, Psychology, Computing). General Studies and Key Skills not accepted. BTEC National Extended Diploma in Applied Science*: DMM - DDM Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Applied Science*: DMM - DDM City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080) in Environmental Conservation or Countryside & Environmental*: DMM - DDM International Baccalaureate Diploma (Including H5 in two science subject) Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted Access to HE Science* Pass Required T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis. We also welcome applications from mature applicants. *Similar subject areas may be considered on a case-by-case basis. For full details go to our website and for a full list of accepted Level 3 qualifications, go to www.ucas.com
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Earth and Environmental Sciences, combining marine biology, chemistry, geology, and physics to study ocean systems. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Fieldwork, Environmental Analysis, and Research Methods. The programme includes field trips to Eryri National Park and the UNESCO-designated GeoMôn Global Geopark, alongside offshore work on the research vessel RV Prince Madog. Students complete a final-year dissertation involving independent research and an oral presentation.
Modules
- Earth, Climate and Evolution
- Fundamentals of Oceanography
- Environmental Data and Analysis
- Environmental Data Analysis
- Science Skills Tutorial
- Earth Systems and Processes
- Chemistry in Environmental Science
- Diversity of Marine Life
- Anglesey Geology Field Course
- Marine Biogeochemistry
- Estuary and Shelf Sea Processes
- Remote Sensing and Geophysics
- Tides, Waves, Marine Energy
- Ship-based Field Course
- Cwrs Maes Llong
- Communicating Science
- Ice and Oceans
- Marine Ecology
- Dissertation
- Rivers, Coasts and Oceans
- Marine Ecosystems and Processes
- Marine Pollution
- Sediment Dynamics
- Coastal Processes Field Study
- Sharks and their Relatives
- Marine Geology and Applications