Bachelor of Science (Marine Science)
College of Science
Key facts
Entry requirements
Minimum HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O Level in the Leaving Certificate including: Irish, English, Mathematics, a laboratory science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) and any two other subjects recognised for entry purposes.
Duration:
4 years
Next start date: September 2012
Entry points(2011): 400
A Level Grades (2011): AAA (A levels)
Average intake: 33
Course overview
The Degree in Marine Science is a four-year degree leading to a BSc Honours. At the end of the degree, students will have improved their knowledge about the marine environment and will have developed thinking, practical and personal skills.
At present, NUI Galway is the only Irish university offering this degree programme and it now has the highest concentration of marine scientists of any institution in Ireland. Research ranges from fundamental understanding of the marine ecosystem to very applied activities involving close co-operation with industry and state agencies. The 3,000 square metre Martin Ryan Marine Science Institute houses most of the teaching and research activity in Marine Sciences at the University. MRI Carna carries out applied research at Carna, County Galway.
Course outline
Year 1
- Biology
- Introduction to Earth and Ocean Sciences
- Chemistry/Physics
Plus one of the following:
- Mathematics
- Applied Mathematics
Year 2
- Introduction to Earth and Ocean Sciences
- Applied Statistics
Plus two of the following:
- Botany,
- Earth and Ocean Sciences
- Mathematics
- Applied Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Applied Mathematical Science
- Zoology
Year 3
- Introduction to Marine Ecology
- Marine Geoscience
Plus one of the following:
- Botany
- Microbiology
- Zoology
- Mathematics
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Mathematical Science
Year 4
- Advanced Topics in Marine Science
Plus one of the following:
- Marine Microbial Processes
- Marine Zoology
- Marine Plant Science
- Chemical Oceanography
- Physical Oceanography
Further education
Honours BSc Marine Science graduates can pursue higher degrees in a wide range of related disciplines.
Find out more
Dr Martin White
T 353 (0)91 493214
E martin.white@nuigalway.ie
mri.nuigalway.ie/courses.html
CAO code
GY310
Fees for this course
EU (Total): €7,492
- Tuition: €5,268
- Student contribution: €2,000
- Student levy: €224
Non-EU (Total): €13,750
Current Students
Ruairi MacNamara
BSc (Marine Science)
"...I recently graduated from NUI Galway with a BSc (Hons) in Marine Science and am now studying for a PhD in the Department of Zoology at NUI Galway. The Marine Science course at NUI Galway offers students a broad knowledge of scientific disciplines related to the marine environment, through class work, practical/laboratory work, and field trips. I thoroughly enjoyed my time as an undergrad at NUI Galway, making some lifelong friends through the course and through the various clubs and societies I joined..."
