Bachelor in Marine Science
Suva, Fiji
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
FJD 18,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* international student tuition fee
Introduction
The Bachelor of Science - Prescribed Programme is a three-year programme comprising twenty-four courses; eight courses at 100-level, eight courses at 200-level, and eight courses at 300-level.
Bachelor of Marine Science
This program does not follow the usual programme requirements for major and minor disciplines but instead have prescribed sets of courses, across discipline boundaries. These programmes are offered by the School of Marine Studies (SMS), with a mission to:
- Assist Pacific Islanders to understand, conserve, develop, manage and utilize their living and non-living resources in a rapidly changing world.
- Provide Pacific Islanders with the widest possible range of opportunities for research, education, training, and employment in the marine sectors.
- Encourage collaboration within the institutions of The University of the South Pacific, island nations, regional and international bodies for the sustainable development of the marine resources
The School of Marine Studies also provides support services to all marine-related activities at the University, including the operations of a research vessel and small boats to access to the field, and a dive facility. Have a look at the Facilities & Resources available at SMS.