Bachelor of Science (Marine Science)
Introduction
Bachelor of Science (Marine Science) is a Bachelor program taught at University of Galway, Ireland. Intake: September. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.
University of Galway’s Bachelor of Science (Marine Science) is a four-year BSc (Hons) degree that studies marine life and environments, how they are formed and evolve, and how they are affected by human activity. The course covers marine biology, earth science, chemistry and physics, mathematics, statistics, oceanography, botany, geology, and microbiology, with teaching that starts with general marine science and then supports later specialisation.
The programme is delivered on campus. Students study Chemistry, Physics, and Biology, then move to modules such as Fundamentals in Aquatic Plant Science, Introduction to Ocean Science, and Microbes and the Environment. In the third year, students can study marine modules for a semester abroad.
Core modules from second to fourth year include field work, with dedicated time on the national research vessel in the final year. In the final stage, students complete Marine Science Essay and Presentation and a Research Project.
Modules
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Biology
- Fundamentals in Aquatic Plant Science
- Introduction to Ocean Science
- Microbes and the Environment
- Invertebrate Biology
- Plant Resources and Ecosystems
- Ocean Dynamics
- Aquatic Geochemistry
- Microbial Genomics
- Research Project
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Science (Marine Science) at University of Galway for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by University of Galway.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Galway as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Science (Marine Science).
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://www.universityofgalway.ie/courses/undergraduate-courses/../undergraduate-courses/marine-science.html
Scholarships
23 fully funded scholarships are listed for Ireland. See Ireland scholarships.