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Bachelor of Applied Science in Coast and Ocean Sciences

Engineering, Science/Biology

  • Location:
    Trinidad and Tobago
  • Address:
    Chaguaramas Campus
  • Type:
    Full time
  • Certification:
    Bachelor
  • Duration:
    Full Time only; Three (3) years

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Course Details

Bachelor of Applied Science in Coast and Ocean Sciences

Description:

The Coast and Ocean Sciences (COS) BASc is a three year undergraduate programme that provides appropriate training and research experience to
support sustainable use and rehabilitation of our coasts and oceans. It has a General Option, or one of two areas of specialization:
Biodiversity/Conservation or Fisheries/Aquaculture. This programme within the Marine Sciences targets those students interested in a specific career
path in COS, and ensure theoretical and practical knowledge and experience that will be relevant to national, regional and international development and
enterprise. Training also supplies a hands-on approach to leading edge techniques and technologies and assists improvement of life-skills that will
support entrepreneurship.

Mode of Delivery and Duration: Full Time only; Three (3) years


Available Full Time:Yes
Available Part Time:No

Programme Venue(s):

  1. Chaguaramas Campus

Entry Requirements 

  • Passes in two (2) CAPE subjects (Units 1 and 2) or GCE A’ Level subjects (in Chemistry, or Biology or Geography and one of the following: Physics, Mathematics, Environmental Science, or similar discipline) plus General Paper or Caribbean Studies and Communication Studies
  • Diploma or any other qualification from a recognized institution and experience within Environmental Science, Biology/ Marine Biology, or similar discipline.

Additional entry requirements for the B.A.Sc. in COS are:

  • All applicants should have general computer skills. Experience with MS Excel (or equivalent) and/or databases are advantageous.
  • Ability to swim and snorkel by Year 2.

Mature Student Entry:
An applicant who does not satisfy all the stipulated minimum academic or technical qualifications for admission to a programme may be accepted as a Mature Student. He/she would need to possess the critical elements of the stipulated qualification and would be assessed as possessing a combination of qualifications and educational or experiential maturity to enable him/her to successfully participate in the programme.

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