This course focuses on the global oceanic biogeochemical cycles of essential elements including carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and silicon. You will explore the chemical, biological, and physical processes that drive these cycles. Topics covered include deep-sea circulation, the exchange of gases between the atmosphere and oceans, biological production, the biological pump, and the roles of sediments. The course also delves into the calcium carbonate cycle and the critical relationship between the carbon cycle and climate, with a strong emphasis on modeling.
The course covers key aspects of ocean biogeochemistry over its duration.
Selection is based on the number of credits from previous university studies, with a maximum of 165 credits.
The first installment of the tuition fee is 35,500 SEK. Students who are citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland are required to pay application and tuition fees. An application fee of 900 SEK is required for these students. Payment is accepted via bank transfer or card. The deadline for paying tuition fees for the autumn semester for newly admitted students is May 1st. For enrolled students, deadlines are December 15th for the spring semester and August 15th for the autumn semester. Direct payment is recommended to avoid fraud and ensure efficient processing for residence permit applications.
Students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland are required to pay tuition fees. The full tuition fee for the course is 35,500 SEK. An application fee of 900 SEK is also required for these students.
For newly admitted students, the deadline to pay tuition fees for the autumn semester is May 1st. For enrolled students, the deadlines are December 15th for the spring semester and August 15th for the autumn semester.
You need 90 university credits within natural science. This must include 15 credits in chemistry and the course BIO120 Ecology and Evolution, Basic Course, 15 credits, or an equivalent.
The programme has a duration of 2 months and awards 15 ECTS credits. The language of instruction is English and the study mode is on-campus.
Yes, there are scholarships available for fee-paying students. Information on how to obtain this tuition fee support can be found on the University of Gothenburg's study pages.
You need to submit an online application through universityadmissions.se. If you are a citizen of a country outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland, you must also pay a 900 SEK application fee.