BSc (Hons) Ocean and Climate Sciences at University of Liverpool

Our Ocean and Climate Science programme takes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the marine environment. With fieldwork opportunities embedded in each year of the course and our strong links to the National Oceanography Centre, Liverpool is an excellent place to study Ocean and Climate Science. The ocean plays a vital role in regulating Earth’s climate by controlling the movement of heat and carbon around the planet.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Ocean and Climate Science, Marine Biology and Marine Biology and Oceanography programmes share a common first year assuming no prior marine science background. First year modules introduce key concepts in marine biology, ocean science, and climate systems while developing essential scientific and transferable skills. Compulsory modules in year one include Oceanography: from Physics to Fish, Marine Practical Skills, Living Planet: Earth’s Dynamic Systems, Marine Life and Ecosystems, Climate Change and Mitigation, Measuring the Environment: Tools and Techniques.

Career pathways

We produce highly employable ocean and climate scientists, trained in industry-relevant skills and modern equipment and software, who can apply their knowledge to a wide range of fields, including modelling, environmental consultancy and monitoring, aquaculture, pollution and further research.

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