Ocean University of Sri Lanka - B.Sc. In Oceanography

About this course

The oceanography is an interdisciplinary by nature and has connections to biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, earth sciences and environmental system science.

Undergraduates in the Oceanography degree program will develop an understanding of the fundamentals of science governing the ocean.

The students engage in a wide range of topics of scientific interest and increasing social concerns.

Study areas in this course

Ocean atmosphere interactions, Ocean environments (physical, chemical, biological and geological), Ocean dynamics (waves, tides and currents), Marine eco-systems, Ocean energy including Sea levels changes, ocean circulation, natural climate variability, global warming, ocean acidification and ocean-based disasters.

You will have the opportunity to engaged the core parts of this program

• Oceanographic and hydrographic surveying
• Data management and programming skills
• Practical experience in analytical technics
• Big data analysis with independent research skills
• Seamanship and navigation

After developing a range of key skills in this program, you will be

• Provided with professional-level skills that are ideal for a career in the expanding marine sector
• Able to progress with higher education in specialized postgraduate study
• Prepared for a career in industries like, ocean and climate research, environmental consultancy, coastal engineering and management