Bachelor S Degree Marine Science

The Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Science from Bircham International University focuses on the principles governing oceans, sea currents, water composition, and marine life. It covers physical, geological, and chemical oceanography and connects these topics to marine ecosystems and the organisms within them. The degree also addresses how human activity affects oceans, pollution, oceanic dead zones, and coral reefs.

The program is delivered through distance learning and is 100% based on textbooks. It requires 130 academic credits, including 40 credits in General Education (which may be transferred from previous education and professional experience), and 66 academic credits in Marine Science Online. It includes credits earned through reports, projects, and a thesis.

Modules

• 205OCE - Marine Life
• 312OCE - Phycology
• 313OCE - Hydrology
• 202OCE - Geology
• 203OCE - Volcanism & Earthquakes
• 201OCE - Earth Science
• 206OCE - Materials Behavior
• 207OCE - Climate Change
• 208OCE - Atmospheric Science
• 311OCE - Climatology
• 314OCE - Stratigraphy & Earth History
• 315OCE - Geomorphology

Admission is open for adults over 23 years of age.

• 130 credits above a Secondary School.
• General education minimum requirements: 40 credits. A minimum transfer of 40 credits from previous education should be accounted as an equivalent of general education credits towards the Bachelor's Degree online via distance learning.

General college level continuing education course. No pre-requisites.