Within the context of the marine and Antarctic environments, graduates of the BMarAntSci (PhysOcean) (Hons) will: 1. Have a broad and coherent knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts of physical oceanography. 2. Have the cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise their knowledge of physical oceanography. 3. Be able to communicate a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas relevant to physical oceanography. 4. Have gained experience of literature research methods and tools, data collection and analysis, and field and/or laboratory techniques relevant to physical oceanography. 5. Gained sufficient research and/or technical skills to allow them to complete a research study in physical oceanography. 6. Have the ability to plan and conduct a research project investigating a defined problem within the field of physical oceanography. 7. Be able to communicate research concepts and findings in a logical manner, in a variety of written and oral forms commonly used by professionals.

Minimum university entrance requirements plus pre-tertiary studies in Mathematics (MTM415117 or MTS415114, or equivalent) and Physics (PHY415115 or equivalent). For who are nationals of and currently residing in a country where English is NOT the official language, English language requirements of IELTS (Academic) of 6.0 (no individual band less than 5.5), or equivalent, is required.