Ocean Sciences MOSci (Hons)

The ocean plays a central role in the Earth’s climate system by regulating the transfer of heat and carbon over the globe. The effect of the ocean on Earth’s climate and on life can only be fully understood by addressing the fundamental biological, physical and chemical processes operating in the environment. This degree route takes a multidisciplinary approach to developing an understanding of the ocean and climate system. We have strong links with scientists from the National Oceanography Centre in Liverpool, who provide guest lectures and supervision of projects. The four-year master’s programme, (F710), is based on the same multidisciplinary approach as the three-year (F700) programme. In Year Four we go on to provide you with higher-level skills and knowledge required to work in a research or commercial environment and address the biggest challenges in ocean science. There is a strong emphasis on numerical skills, hands-on laboratory and fieldwork, and independent study.