BSc Ocean And Geophysics
Entry requirements
Offers are tariff based, 120 - 144 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification e.g.: Including a grade B in Maths or Physics and usually in 1 other science subject (Physics, Maths, Chemistry, Geology, Environmental Science, Geography, Economics, Psychology). General Studies and Key Skills not accepted. BTEC National Extended Diploma in Applied Science*: DDM - DDD Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Applied Science*: DDM - DDD City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080) in Environmental Conservation or Countryside & Environmental*: DDM - DDD International Baccalaureate Diploma (Including H5 in Maths or Physics and another 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, covering oceanography and geophysics. Core topics include programming, data analysis, statistics, research methods, and fieldwork. The course includes field courses to the Anglesey UNESCO Global GeoPark and the North Wales coast, alongside a ship-based field course on the RV Prince Madog. A self-directed dissertation is completed in the final year.
Modules
- Earth Systems and Processes
- Earth, Climate and Evolution
- Fundamentals of Oceanography
- Anglesey Geology Field Course
- Marine Biogeochemistry
- Environmental Data and Analysis
- Environmental Data Analysis
- Science Skills Tutorial
- Estuary and Shelf Sea Processes
- Remote Sensing and Geophysics
- Tides, Waves, Marine Energy
- Ice and Oceans
- Ship-based Field Course
- Cwrs Maes Llong
- Communicating Science
- Sediment Dynamics
- Numerical Methods for Oceanographers
- Oceans, Atmosphere and Climate
- Dissertation
- Coastal Processes Field Study
- Ocean Modelling
- Applied Geophysics