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Marine Science Gap Year: Andros, Bahamas
Join our 6-week program on Andros Island in the Bahamas and stay on a beachfront property with a stunning view of crystal-clear Caribbean waters. Here, you’ll earn PADI Scuba certifications while gaining lifetime friendships. Become more passionate about marine science and propel your future career with international experience. Take marine-based science classes, earn internationally recognized ...
Join our 6-week program on Andros Island in the Bahamas and stay on a beachfront property with a stunning view of crystal-clear Caribbean waters. Here, you’ll earn PADI Scuba certifications while gaining lifetime friendships. Become more passionate about marine science and propel your future career with international experience. Take marine-based science classes, earn internationally recognized certifications, and volunteer with local Bahamian organizations. International Field Studies has spent the past 20 years perfecting the Forfar Marine Science Program with partner universities. This ensures we can provide the best experience possible on Andros Island, impressing universities and employers. Plus, you gain life skills that are applicable for the rest of your life! Interested in thi...
Program Highlights
Earn your PADI Open Water & Advanced Certifications on a breathtaking location.
Snorkel the world's third-largest fringing barrier reef!
Explore the highest concentration of blue holes in the world.
Experience a once-in-a lifetime adventure in the Bahamas.
Take marine science classes with the ocean as your classroom!
Quick Details
- Andros, Bahamas
- After College
- Post High School
- During College
- Adventure Travel
- Experiential Learning
- Scuba Diving
- Study Abroad
- Volunteering
- All Nationalities
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Best summer opportunity
by: Sidney Westfall - United StatesProgram: Marine Science Gap Year: Andros, BahamasMost amazing experience! 6-weeks immersed in Andros culture where education and environmentalism is incorporated. Get scuba certified and have the opportunity to live on the beach with amazing people your age who have similar interests in the ocean and marine science. Get to see many animals in their natural habitat while snorkeling and scuba diving. Apply you won't regret!!!
Forfar has it all!!!
by: Kate Hayes - United StatesProgram: Marine Science Gap Year: Andros, BahamasThe six-week Marine Science Program at Forfar Field Station in absolutely amazing! International Field Studies has been operating outstanding programs at the field station on Andros Island for over 50 years. A cohort of like-minded college students are engaged in coursework, field lectures, hands-on learning and research, experiential labs, interviews with conservationists, service projects, and tons of snorkeling and diving in pristine reefs. Topics range from coral biology and conservation, ma...
Best 6 weeks
by: Sophia Hattemer - United StatesProgram: Marine Science Gap Year: Andros, BahamasThis place is incredible and it was life-changing. I highly recommend this course. I was there for 40 days and I never had a single bad day. I was pushed to new limits and the staff was very encouraging. It was incredible and I wish I could go back every day I'm in the states. Take every opportunity or you will regret it. Jump off Bills, go to Lauries (no matter how tired you are), night snorkel, and go birding. Just be free, and do this trip. You will not regret it.
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Locations
- Andros, Bahamas
Types and Subjects
- Types
- Adventure Travel
- Experiential Learning
- Scuba Diving
Availability
Years Offered: 2025
- After College
- During College
- Post High School
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Wifi Costs
Accommodation Options
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Letters of Reference
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