BSc (Hons) Ocean Sciences in Liverpool United Kingdom | University of Liverpool

The ocean serves as a crucial component in Earth's climate system, managing the global distribution of heat and carbon. To truly comprehend the ocean's impact on climate and ecosystems, we must examine the core biological, physical, and chemical mechanisms at work. This degree pathway offers an integrated perspective for studying oceanic and climatic systems.

Our program maintains close collaborations with researchers at Liverpool's National Oceanography Centre, who contribute through guest lectures and project guidance.

The Ocean Science curriculum delivers comprehensive training in marine environments, covering physical, chemical, and biological dimensions. This oceanography track accommodates students without extensive mathematics, physics, or chemistry backgrounds through supplementary coursework.

With emphasis on practical marine science applications, the program develops quantitative skills across biological, chemical, and physical oceanography. Students engage in fieldwork throughout their studies, including a dedicated sea practical in year three. The final year features a significant research project. Liverpool's Ocean Sciences program holds accreditation from the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology.

Several programs within the School incorporate laboratory and field components, with fieldwork conducted in diverse settings from urban to coastal and mountainous regions. We evaluate applications from students with disabilities equitably and will implement appropriate accommodations to ensure accessibility.