BSc Physical Geography and Oceanography
Klaipėda, Lithuania
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Jun 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
01 Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 4,108
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
The main aim of the Physical Geography and Oceanography Bachelor’s degree programme in Physical Geography is to prepare highly qualified geophysical sciences specialists with a focus on phenomena and processes occurring in the oceans, seas, rivers, lakes and other water bodies and in the atmosphere. Also to provide students with an opportunity to acquire integrated competence in the field of geography. The graduates are excellent specialists who are able to work the intellectual and creative work, to create conditions to gain scientific research-based decisions and apply new technologies to achieve the best problem solutions. Students are provided with an advanced theoretical knowledge and practical skills; they gain the opportunity of becoming strategists of new technologies. Graduates will also acquire specific knowledge about the modern monitoring of the oceans and seas, marine economic development, international and national environment protection and sustainable development issues, essential components of the global maritime economy, and their geographical characteristics.
Why Klaipeda University?
- Unique by its scientific research and studies in marine field
- European Union diploma recognized worldwide
- Wide range of programmes
- International studies in English
- Young and rapidly growing
- High quality education for a reasonable price
Why Lithuania?
- A member of European Union
- 93,4% have a secondary education. The most educated nation in Europe
- 92% speak foreign language (usually English, Russian or Germany)
- 94% of foreign students recommend studying in Lithuania
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Admissions
Curriculum
1 semester
- Meteorology Basics
- Introduction to programming and data analysis
- Introduction to the Social Economic Geography
- Introduction to Physics
- Higher Mathematics
- Elective Study Subject
2 semester
- Development of Geographic Discoveries and Ideas
- Natural Field Practice
- Geodesy
- Environmental Chemistry
- General Geology
- Elective Study Subject 2
3 semester
- Geography of Lithuania
- Geospheres and Physical Processes
- Geographic Information Systems
- Aquatic Bioresources
- Elective Subject
- Elective Study Subject 3.1
- Elective Study Subject 3.2
4 semester
- Hydrology
- Climatology
- Geographical Research Methods
- Hydrological Practice
- Maritime Cultural Heritage
- Elective Study Subject 4
5 semester
- Statistics in Geosciences
- Coastal Processes
- Applied Hydrology
- Subjects of the Main Field of Study or Pedagogical Studies Module
6 semester
- Remote Sensing Methods
- Oceanography
- Oceanography Practice
- The applied practice of hydrology
- Geosystemic Course Work
7 semester
- Basics of Synoptic Meteorology (Marine)
- General practice
- Pollution from ships and preventive measures
- Geomorphology
- Basics for thesis preparation
8 semester
- Apprenticeship
- Bachelor's Thesis
- Maritime Law and the Blue Economy
- Hydrobiology
Elective Subject
- STEAM theory and practice
- Hydrodynamics
- Ecological Monitoring and Pollution Control
- Environmental Engineering
- Hydromechanics
- Cartography Basics (marine)
Subjects of the Main Field of Study or Pedagogical Studies Module
- Hydrographic Survey (Inland)
- Hydrological Forecast
- Geochemistry
- Educational Modeling and Organization (With Practicum)
- Special Pedagogy and Psychology
- Development of Critical and Reflective Thinking
Program Outcome
- Credits: 240 ECTS
- Awards: BSc of Physical Sciences
Key learning outcomes
- Knowledge and understanding
- Intellectual abilities
- Practical abilities and skills
- General transferable abilities and skills
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Career Opportunities
Graduates can interpret natural, climatic and social phenomena and can apply this knowledge in practice while working in various nature protection departments and other environmental protection institutions, or hydrometeorological services.