Program Overview
Undergraduate Degree in Marine Sciences
The Undergraduate Degree in Marine Sciences is a comprehensive program designed to provide students with a scientific-technical profile, focusing on the study of marine ecosystems, conservation, and management of marine resources.
Admission Profile
It is advisable that students who intend to study this degree have a scientific-technical profile, having completed at least the subjects Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry in the second year of high school. Desirable qualities of the future Marine Sciences student include:
- Specific vocation for these studies
- Environmental, social, and ethical sensitivity
- Capacity for work (perseverance, method, and rigor)
- Ability to work in a team
- Capacity for reasoning and critical analysis
- Ability to obtain, interpret, and apply knowledge
- Ability to solve problems
- Capacity for synthesis and abstraction
- Recommended complementary training: English and computer skills at a user level
Undergraduate Pathways
Admission to this degree is open to any applicant who meets one of the following entrance requirements:
- Spanish Baccalaureate & University Entrance Exam (PAU): Although students can access the university by means of any Baccalaureate specialization, the recommended one is Sciences.
- Previous Baccalaureates with or without a pass in the University Entrance Exam (PAU): Students who have completed their Baccalaureate under previous education systems and have passed the PAU will be able to use the mark obtained in their application.
- Vocational Education: Vocational educational qualifications such as senior technician, senior technician of plastic arts and design, or senior technician in sports.
- Students from Education Systems in Countries of the European Union or Other States with Which Spain Has an International Agreement: Accreditation is required and issued by the Universidad Nacional de Educaci鏮 a Distancia (UNED).
- Students from Foreign Education Systems: Prior to applying for the validation of their foreign Baccalaureate, students may sit for up to 6 exams in subjects offered by the Pruebas de Competencias Espec璗icas (PCE) organised by the UNED.
- Other: University degrees and other similar qualifications. University entrance exam for students over 25 (preferential option: Science). Access on the basis of professional experience (applicants over 40 years of age). Access to applicants aged 45 years or more by means of an exam.
Admission Procedure
To apply for a place, you must abide by the procedure and deadlines established every academic year. Those admitted must formalize the enrollment within the terms established annually in the enrollment calendar.
Admission Marks by Academic Year
The admission marks for this degree can be improved by taking the specific modules of the University Entrance Exam (PAU) as indicated in the table below with their respective weightings.
Adaptation
There are equivalences between the subjects of the Licenciatura en Ciencias del Mar and the Grado en Ciencias del Mar, as well as between the Licenciatura en Qu璥ica and the Grado en Ciencias del Mar.
Credit Recognition and Transfer
The University of Alicante Regulations on Credit Recognition and Transfer in Official Studies is currently in the process of adaptation to Royal Decree 822/2021 of 28 September. Recognition is understood as the acceptance of credits - by a university - which have been obtained in official courses, in the same university or a different one and counted for the purpose of obtaining an official degree.
Transfer of Record for Undergraduate Continuation of Studies
Transfer of record for undergraduate continuation of studies is possible. More information is available at the Faculty of Science and the Academic Management Service.
Objectives and Career Options
The objectives and career options of the Undergraduate Degree in Marine Sciences are not explicitly stated in the provided context. However, the program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of marine sciences, preparing them for careers in research, conservation, management, and education related to marine ecosystems and resources.
Curriculum
The curriculum of the Undergraduate Degree in Marine Sciences includes a range of subjects such as Acuicultura, An嫮isis de Sistemas, Buceo Cient璗ico, Biolog燰 Marina, Ecolog燰 Marina, Econom燰 de Recursos Marinos, and more. The specific courses and their credits are detailed in the program's curriculum.
Quality
The quality of the Undergraduate Degree in Marine Sciences is ensured through the University of Alicante's quality assurance processes, which include regular evaluations and assessments of the program's curriculum, teaching methods, and student outcomes.
Pre-registration
Pre-registration for the Undergraduate Degree in Marine Sciences is required. The pre-registration process and deadlines are established every academic year.
Governance
The governance of the University of Alicante, including the Undergraduate Degree in Marine Sciences, is overseen by various bodies such as the Office of the President, the Office of the Comptroller, and the University Senate.
Organisation
The organisation of the University of Alicante includes various faculties, departments, research institutes, and services that support the Undergraduate Degree in Marine Sciences. These include the Faculty of Science, the Faculty of Health Sciences, and the Polytechnic School, among others.
Services and Administrative Units
The University of Alicante provides various services and administrative units that support students, including the University Library, Reception Offices, Corporate Image and Graphic Communication, Protocol Office, and more.
General Services
The university also offers general services such as catering, shopping centers, advanced language centers, reprography and bookbinding, banking offices, trade unions, and more.
Social Networks
The University of Alicante has a presence on various social networks, including Facebook, Twitter, Bluesky, Youtube, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Threads.
Last Updated
The information provided was last updated on 22/01/2026.