Description
The aim of the Degree in Marine Sciences is to produce professionals capable of:
carrying out research in the different areas of the marine sciences
providing the authorities and businesses with advice and consultancy on marine resources, environmental issues, environmental impact and other matters within the scope of their competence
training future scientists and technicians
Accordingly, the Degree in Marine Sciences qualifies graduates to work in all areas related with the marine sciences, including scientific and technical development, using both basic and applied approaches.
This degree also qualifies future graduates to work in oceanography, at both basic and applied levels in a range of environments.
Requirement
A copy of your High School Diploma (O LEVEL & A LEVEL) e.g (WAEC, NECO, SAT, KCSE, ZIMSEC, GCE)
A copy of your International passport Bio-data page.
A copy of your recent Passport Photo.
A valid copy of your Result Checker Card.
All applicants for undergraduate degree courses must possess a minimum qualification of five (5) credits, in the Senior Secondary School Certificate (WAEC, NECO, SAT, KCSE, ZIMSEC, GCE).
It is advisable that students who intend to study a degree in Marine Sciences have a scientific-technical profile, having completed at least the subjects Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry in the second year of high school, it being convenient that they have knowledge in the Subjects Biology and Geology (Earth Sciences).
Among the desirable qualities of the future Marine Sciences student, the following can be highlighted:
Specific vocation for these studies.
Environmental, social and ethical sensitivity.
Capacity for work (perseverance, method and rigor).
Ability to work in a team.
Capacity for reasoning and critical analysis.
Ability to obtain, interpret and apply knowledge.
Ability to solve problems.
Capacity for synthesis and abstraction.
Recommended complementary training: English and computer skills at user level.
SCHOLARSHIPS MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
These are scholarships offered nationwide for students who are going to study post-compulsory education. Applications are online.
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VALENCIAN GENERALITAT SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships offered to students studying at public universities in the Valencian Community.
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UNIVERSITY OF ALICANTE SCHOLARSHIPS
The UA annually calls for tuition fee exemption for its undergraduate students. Applications can be submitted online.
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Fees
Credit fee: 17,34 € (1st registration); 34,55 € (2nd registration); 73,32 € (3rd registration); 97,76 € (4th and further registrations)