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Bachelor of Physical Oceanography at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen

Study Physical Oceanography at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), a Bachelor degree offered at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 4 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for August 23, 2027.

About Bachelor of Physical Oceanography

Laws of Nature

Physics explores the physical universe to gain a unifying understanding of the world through the interplay of experiment and theory that constitutes the scientific method. Beyond the purely intellectual pursuit of knowledge for its own sake, there is the vast use of discovered laws of nature for the purpose of improving our material well-being. Just look around you.

Study the Ocean in Our Unique Location

Take a deep dive into fluid mechanics, ocean circulation systems, and coastal and estuarine systems.

We provide courses that stimulate intellectual curiosity, imagination, rational thinking, and thoughtful expression, and we have a strong commitment to providing research opportunities for students in our department.

Stimulate intellectual curiosity, imagination, rational thinking and thoughtful expression

Participate in hands-on research

Gain knowledge for continued graduate-level education

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Physical Oceanography at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Entry Requirements

Completed online application.
- Fall Deadline: April 1
- Spring Deadline: October 15
Non-refundable $80 application fee (check or money order in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank, payable to UNCW).
Official high school (secondary school) transcript, translated into English (translation must be certified).
Translated transcripts from institutions attended beyond secondary school.
- If the applicant wishes to receive academic credit, these transcripts (unless from a U.S. institution) must be evaluated by an accredited credential evaluation service. The applicant must choose a company that belongs to the National Association of Credential Evaluators (NACES).
TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, or Pearson Test of English score unless:
- English is applicant's native language.
- Applicant has completed 2 college-level courses in English composition at a U.S. college or university with a grade of B or higher.
- A student successfully completes Level 4 in UNCW's ESL program.

English Requirements

PTEMin 54
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 71

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Physical Oceanography

Find your career in:

Continue your study of physical oceanography at the graduate level.

Alumni work as educators in schools and universities.

Alumni have careers as IT consultants, data analysts and lab techs.

Physicists in industry have made the technological advances of modern products possible.

Work for government agencies conducting research and testing.

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Physical Oceanography at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Application Fee 80

How to Apply for Bachelor of Physical Oceanography at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Common Application: Application option 1 for future first-year students.

UNCW Application: Application option 3 for future first-year students and students enrolling in an online accelerated program such as RN to BSN or RRT to BSRT.

Bachelor of Physical Oceanography at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen