Ocean Sciences (Hons)

Overview

The first three years follow BSc (Hons) degree programmes offered in ocean sciences, developing a strong, multidisciplinary foundation of knowledge and skills. Semester One of Year Four is focused on broadening your knowledge of ocean research, strengthening data analysis skills, writing and reviewing research ideas, and discussing current research issues in ocean science.

The training in Semester One will provide you with the skills to conduct a major independent research project in Semester Two, which will be supervised by ocean scientists from the University and/or the National Oceanography Centre in Liverpool. This high-level training will prepare you with the critical thinking, communication and writing skills you will need to work in a research environment, as well as an awareness of the future challenges in ocean sciences.

The Ocean Sciences (Hons) degree from University of Liverpool is accredited by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology.

Career prospects

There has never been a better time to study Ocean Sciences: to understand how the oceans are warming, where sea level is rising, how the oceans are taking up carbon from the atmosphere, and how these changes are affecting plankton and marine life. Our degree programmes are designed to provide you with the skills to tackle these global environmental challenges. The vast majority of our recent graduates gain employment within a degree-related field or continue further within education and research after graduation.

Recent employers

• Arcus Renewable Energy Consulting Ltd
• Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences
• British Oceanographic Data Centre
• Environment Agency
• Lloyds (property insurance)
• Meteorological Office
• OceanWise Marine Data Acquisition and Management
• VerdErg Connectors Limited.