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BSc Oceanography

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Otago

Program Overview

Nothing on this planet connects local, national and global issues as much as the ocean. Oceanography at Otago includes study in marine physics, chemistry and geology. It develops from large-scale global systems such as ocean circulation in first year to topical local issues such as dredging Otago Harbour in third year. The students develop a keen appreciation for the wonders and importance of the sea, alongside a strong commitment to mathematical modelling and complex problem-solving. Graduates with our Oceanography degree got on to study and work in oceanography in New Zealand and abroad.

Program Key Stats

$30851 (Annual cost)



Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

The minimum entrance requirement is the completion of a high school certificate plus satisfactory completion of one year s study at an approved tertiary institution, IB Diploma with a minimum of 26 points, GCE Advanced Levels: minimum grade of 8, IELTS of 6.0, TOEFL ibT of 80 (writing 20), CAE/CPE of 176 (with no individual band below 169), (PTE) Academic of 58 with no communicative skills score below 50, Academic Transcripts, Educational Credential Evaluators report (ECE), Proof of your identity.

Career Options

  • Oceanographer
  • Research Associate
  • Professional Specialist
  • Coastal Climate Extension Specialist
  • Meteorologist
  • Ocean Acoustics - Associate Professor

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