B.Sc Marine Science

Bachelor of Science in Marine Science

B.Sc Marine Science or Bachelor of Science in Marine Science is an Under-Graduate Marine Engineering course. Marine Science is an extensive study of the physical and biological aspects of the ocean. The duration of the Bachelor of Science course in Marine Science is three years and its syllabus is divided into six semesters.

During the Marine Science course, the students generally study marine biology and interactions with the environment; they also study biological oceanography and related fields of chemical, physical, and geological oceanography. Bachelor of Science in Marine Science is one of the most searched courses now a day due to its wide career prospects. There are so many institutes providing this course on a regular basis and may also be offered on a distance basis.

B.Sc Marine Science Eligibility

• Aspiring students should have passed 10+2 in the Science stream with biology as one of the subjects from a recognized school board in India or any other equivalent considered.
• The candidates should have secured a minimum of 55% aggregate marks at their Intermediate level.

B.Sc Marine Science Syllabus

Syllabus of Marine Science course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

B.Sc Marine Science Colleges

• University of Mumbai, Mumbai
• Government Science College, Kutch

B.Sc Marine Science Course Suitability

• Applicants should possess a scientific bent of mind and critical thinking, including the ability to design and carry out an inquiry-based research or internship project, analyze primary scientific literature, write a scientific proposal, and write a research paper or compile a portfolio.
• Aspiring candidates should be good at chemistry, physics, calculus, computer applications related to the natural sciences, and laboratory techniques.
• They should have an interest in marine biology, introductory oceanography, marine ecology, chemical oceanography, and physical oceanography.

How is the B.Sc Marine Science Course Beneficial?

• After passing the Bachelor’s degree in Marine Sciences, students have many jobs in different areas such as Private Consultancy Firms and the Department of Science, Technology, and Environment of the coastal states.
• They can go for jobs as marine research technicians in marine-oriented government agencies and non-profit organizations, and in eco-tourism.
• Candidates with good academic records can go for teaching jobs in colleges and universities along with further research studies. 

B.Sc Marine Science Employment Areas

• Biotechnology Companies
• Colleges & Universities
• Environmental Law Firms 
• FMCG Industry
• Pharmaceutical Companies
• Research Institutes
• Water Conservation Boards

B.Sc Marine Science Job Types

• Associate Director
• Lecturer / Professor
• Marine Lines Accountant
• Project Manager
• Trainee Marine

Advanced Courses in B.Sc Marine Science

• M.Sc Marine Science
• Ph.D. (Marine Science)