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Earth and Ocean Sciences
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Entry Points (2021)
421
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.
Applications and Selections
Who Teaches this Course
Requirements and Assessment
Key Facts
Entry Requirements
Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at O6/H7 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.
Additional Requirements
Duration
4 years
Next start date
September 2022
A Level Grades (2021)
nuigalway.ie/alevels
Average intake
30
QQI/FET FETAC Entry Routes
Closing Date
NFQ level
Mode of study
ECTS weighting
Award
CAO
GY314
Course code
Course Outline
YEAR ONE
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Biology
• Plus one of the following:
· Mathematical Studies
· Mathematics
· Applied Mathematics
YEAR TWO
• The Earth: From Core to Crust
• Introduction to Field Skills
• Introduction to Ocean Science
• Plus one pathway from the following:
· Applied Mathematics
· Botany and Plant Science
· Chemistry · Mathematical Studies
· Mathematics
· Microbiology
· Physics and Applied Physics
· Plant and AgriBiosciences
· Zoology
• Plus electives from a range of science modules
YEAR THREE
• Field Skills Training
• Ocean Dynamics
• Aquatic Geochemistry
• Introduction to Applied Field Hydrology
• Sediments and the Sedimentary Record
• Geological Structures and Maps
• The Crystalline Crust
• Palaeontology and Evolution
• Environmental and Marine Geophysical Remote Sensing
• Minerals and Rocks under the Microscope
• Plus electives from a range of science modules
YEAR FOUR
•Final Year Project
• Advanced Fieldskills
• Global Change
• Earth and Ocean Science (EOS) advanced modules
Further Education
A range of sophisticated tools and techniques now exist that give unprecedented access to our natural environment, providing new opportunities for both research and commercial activity. Because the Earth and Ocean Sciences area is so cutting edge, there is continual demand for more postgraduate research in both universities and industry.
Why Choose This Course?
Career Opportunities
Earth and Ocean Sciences graduates can expect to have a wide range of employment opportunities in areas like
- Marine Studies
- Groundwater Science
- Petroleum and Mining
- Environmental Organisations
- Consulting Companies
- Remote Sensing
Who’s Suited to This Course
Learning Outcomes
Work Placement
Study Abroad
Related Student Organisations
Course Fees
Fees: EU
€7,408 p.a. 2022/23
Fees: Tuition
€4,268 p.a. 2022/23
Fees: Student Contribution
€3,000 p.a. 2022/23
Fees: Student levy
€140 p.a. 2022/23
Fees: Non EU
€23,140 p.a. 2022/23
EU Fees are comprised of Tuition + Student Contribution Charge + Student Levy** €140. **Payable by all students and is not covered by SUSI. Further detail here.
Find out More
Professor Peter Croot
Programme Director
College of Science
T 353 (0)91 492 194
F 353 (0)91 494 578
E peter.croot@nuigalway.ie
www.nuigalway.ie/eos
What Our Students Say
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...
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