Bachelor of Science (Earth and Ocean Sciences)
College of Science
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Earth and Ocean Sciences
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Studying Earth and Ocean Sciences
Course overview
Earth and Ocean Sciences involve the study of the physical and chemical processes that affect planet Earth and its oceans. In this field, you will study topical subjects, such as climate change, natural resources and the management and conservation of our oceans. Four sub-disciplines are involved: geology, geophysics, hydrogeology and oceanography, which, in different ways, look at various workings of our planet, from the atmosphere to the seabed.
Earth and Ocean Sciences subjects are your ticket to a global career market. They offer the opportunity to study some of the most exciting areas in the natural sciences while being able to see at first hand their practical relevance in the world around you.
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 2013
Entry points(2012): range 380 - 585
A Level Grades (2012): AAB (A-Level) or equivalent combination
Average intake: 17
Course outline
Year 1
- Introduction to Earth and Ocean Sciences
- Plus three from the following:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Applied Mathematics
Year 2
Full Subjects
- Earth Sciences II
- Plus one from the following:
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Applied Mathematical Science
- Zoology
Full Subjects
- Introduction to Oceanography
- Plus one choice from a range of Science modules
Year 3
- Fundamental Skills in EOS
Three or four of the following:
- Environmental Geoscience
- Marine Geoscience
- Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
- Sediments and the Biosphere
- Plus a choice from a range of Science modules
Year 4
- EOS Field project/Research Survey
- EOS Field trip to Anglesey
- Three EOS Advanced modules
Further education
Find out more
T 353 (0)91 492 129
F 353 (0)91 494 578
E martin.feely@nuigalway.ie
www.nuigalway.ie/eos
CAO code
GY314
Fees for this course
EU (Total): €7,492
- Tuition: €5,018
- Student contribution: €2,250
- Student levy: €224
Non-EU (Total): €13,750
Current Students
Bill Wood
BSc (Earth and Ocean Sciences)
"..I chose NUI Galway because of the great choice of subjects available through my degree. No other university offers such flexibility for students in this subject area. This becomes increasingly important as you develop during your third level education. There is great interaction between staff and students at NUI Galway. I would definitely encourage those with an interest in science or natural sciences to pursue this course. The standard of education offered here is of the highest quality..."
