B.Sc. · Undergraduate
Oceanography & Marine Science
- Degree
- B.Sc.
- Level
- Undergraduate
Programme overview
Focuses on oceans and marine systems, vital for Africa's coastal development and sustainability. Covers marine biology, ocean currents, fisheries, and climate interactions.
Curriculum
Year 1
5 courses- 01General Biology I
- 02General Chemistry I
- 03Academic Writing
- 04Intro to Oceanography
- 05Calculus I
Year 2
5 courses- 01Marine Ecology
- 02Physical Oceanography
- 03Marine Chemistry
- 04GIS for Marine Sciences
- 05Statistics
Year 3
6 courses- 01Marine Geology
- 02Fisheries & Aquatic Resources
- 03Climate & Oceans
- 04Coastal
- 05Management
- 06Marine Pollution
Year 4
5 courses- 01Ocean Technology & Remote Sensing
- 02Marine Policy & Law
- 03Capstone Project in
- 04Marine Sciences
- 05Internship in Fisheries/NGOs
Course lists are indicative and may be updated as the programme is accredited and reviewed.
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