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STUDYING MARINE SCIENCE

Below are suggested pathways for studying Marine Science, either as part of a BSc(Marine) or as part of a general science degree.

These wil help you to fulfill any requirements needed to major in the subject that interests you.
Note: CP = credit points; other Science = any Science unit (for the 3rd yr of theBSc(Marine) only, this includes Environmental Science).


 

Suggested Course Structure for BSc(Marine)

 

First Year
- 12 CP in Maths
- 12 CP in Geoscience (Geology/Geography)
- 12 CP in Biology
- 6 CP in Chemistry (CHEM1101)
- 6 CP in Physics (PHYS1002)

Marine Geology

Marine Biology

Marine Geography

Second Year
- MARS2005, MARS2006, MARS2007
- 12 CP in Biology
- 12 CP in Geology
- 6 CP in other Science

Second Year
- MARS2005, MARS2006, MARS2007
- 12 CP in Biology
- 18 CP in other science

Second Year
- MARS2005, MARS2006, MARS2007
- 12 CP in Biology
- 12 CP in Geography
- 6 CP in other science

Third Year
- MARS3006, MARS3008, MARS3105 and MARS3106
- 12-24 CP in Marine Science*
- 0-12 CP in other Science

Third Year
- BIOL3011, BIOL3013, BIOL3023 and BIOL3040
- 12-24 CP in Marine Science*
- 0-12 CP in other Science

Third Year
- MARS3003, MARS3004, MARS3103 and MARS3104
- 12-24 CP in Marine Science*
- 0-12 CP in other Science

* May include up to 18 CP of Tropical Marine Science.

 


 

Suggested Course structure for A "Marine" Major as part of another degree

First Year
- 12 CP in Maths
- 12 CP in Geosciences (Geology/Geography)
- 12 CP in Biology
- 6 to 12 CP in Chemistry *
- 6 to 12 CP in Physics *
* Marine Biology requires 12 CP of 1st yr chemistry

Marine Geology

Marine Biology

Marine Geography

Second Year
- MARS2005, MARS2006
- 12 CP in Geology
- 24 CP in other Science

Second Year
- MARS2005, MARS2006
- 12 CP in Biology
- 24 CP in other Science

Second Year
- MARS2005, MARS2006
- 12 CP in Geography
- 24 CP in other Science

Third Year
- 24 CP in Marine Science
- 12 CP in Geology
- 12 CP in other Science

Third Year
- 24 CP Marine Science
- 24 CP Biology

Third Year
- 24 CP in Marine Science
- 12 CP in Geography
- 12 CP in other Science

 

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