BSc Nautical Studies (Deck Officer) — study plan
National University of Science and Technology International Maritime College Oman
- Credit hours
- 480
- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 53
- Degree
- bachelor
The BSc Nautical Studies (Deck Officer) study plan at National University of Science and Technology is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 480 credit hours across 53 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 120 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DMATH-I | Math 1 | 10 |
| DMATH-II | Math 2 | 6 |
| DPHYS-I | Physics 1 | 10 |
| DPHYS-II | Physics 2 | 6 |
| DENG-I | English 1 | 10 |
| DENG-II | English 2 | 10 |
| DWATCH-I | Deck Watch and COLREGS 1 | 10 |
| DTNAV-II | Terrestrial Navigation 2 | 8 |
| DSEAM-I | Ships, Ship Routines and Construction | 10 |
| DWATCH-II | Deck Watch and COLREGS 2 | 8 |
| DTNAV-I | Terrestrial Navigation 1 | 10 |
| DSEAM-II | Cargo Handling and Stowage 1 | 8 |
| DENTRP | Entrepreneurship | 0 |
| DSTAB-I | Stability 1 | 8 |
| DPE-I | Physical Exercise & Swimming | 0 |
| DMARLAW-I | Maritime Law 1 | 6 |
| DPE-II | Physical Exercise & Swimming 2 | 0 |
Year 2 120 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DTRB-I | Training Record Book 1 | 60 |
| DMATH-III | Math 3 | 8 |
| DENG-III | English 3 | 8 |
| DCHEM-I | General Chemistry + Fuels and Lubrication | 8 |
| DWATCH-III | Deck Watch and COLREGS 3 | 6 |
| DTNAV-III | Terrestrial Navigation 3 | 6 |
| DCNAV-I | Celestial Navigation 1 | 6 |
| DSEAM-III | Cargo Handling and Stowage 2 | 6 |
| DSTAB-II | Dynamic Transverse and Longitudinal Stability 2 | 6 |
| DMARLAW-II | Maritime Law 2 | 6 |
| DPE-III | Physical Exercise 3 | 0 |
Year 3 120 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DENG-IV | Technical Writing | 6 |
| DTRB-II | Training Record Book II | 60 |
| DTNAV-IV | Terrestrial Navigation 4 | 6 |
| DCNAV-II | Celestial Navigation 2 | 6 |
| DSEAM-IV | Cargo Handling and Stowage 3 | 6 |
| DWATCH-IV | Deck Watch and COLREGS 4 | 6 |
| DE-NAV-I | Electronic Navigation, IAMSAR | 6 |
| DMETEO-I | Meteorology and Oceanography 1 | 6 |
| DSTAB-III | Dynamic Transverse and Longitudinal Stability 3 | 6 |
| DMARCOM | Radio Communications (GMDSS) | 6 |
| DSEAM-V | Ship Handling and Maneuvering 1 | 6 |
| DPE-IV | Physical Exercise 4 | 0 |
Year 4 120 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DSEAM-VI | Cargo Planning, Handling and Securing | 10 |
| DENAV-II | Electronic Navigation 2 | 8 |
| DNAV-IV | Voyage Planning and Conducting | 10 |
| DSTAB-IV | Stability, Trim and Damage Stability | 10 |
| DMARPOWER | Marine Power Plant | 10 |
| DSHIPMAN-II | Ship Handling and Manoeuvring 2 | 12 |
| DMARLAW-III | Maritime Law 3 | 10 |
| DMETEO-II | Meteorology and Oceanography 2 | 8 |
| DHRMAN | Shipboard Human Resource Management | 7 |
| DRNML | Radar Navigator - ML | 8 |
| DECDIML | ECDIS - ML | 8 |
| DBRM | Leadership and Teamwork | 4 |
| DGRP | Graduation Project | 15 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about BSc Nautical Studies (Deck Officer)
How many credit hours is BSc Nautical Studies (Deck Officer) at National University of Science and Technology?
BSc Nautical Studies (Deck Officer) at National University of Science and Technology requires completing 480 credit hours to graduate, spread across 53 courses.
How many years is BSc Nautical Studies (Deck Officer) at National University of Science and Technology?
The study plan for BSc Nautical Studies (Deck Officer) spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does BSc Nautical Studies (Deck Officer) award?
BSc Nautical Studies (Deck Officer) at National University of Science and Technology awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 480 credit hours.