Science of Diving

Expand your dive knowledge and gain a better understanding of your equipment, physics, the aquatic environment and more with the online SSI Science of Diving specialty.

After completing this dive science program, you will be halfway to earning the coveted SSI Divemaster rating. Start online today!

What you can expect to learn

Join the SSI Science of Diving specialty and you will develop a complete understanding of the underwater world and its effects on the human body.

This specialty is required training for most SSI Professional programs, as well as some Extended Range programs, and is an essential way to expand your dive knowledge. Available online, you can earn your SSI Science of Diving specialty certification from home and get ready to begin your dive professional career.

Upon completion, you will be halfway to earning the coveted SSI Divemaster rating and earn the SSI Science of Diving specialty certification.

The SSI Science of Diving Course consists of Five Academic Sessions

Course equipment requirements

Course prerequisites

Minimum age:

• 10 years old.

Have the following SSI certifications or equivalent from a recognized training agency:

• Referral Diver

Or

• Diving Knowledge Specialty programs may be combined with an Open Water Diver program

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What’s included?

Training Material and Certification Cost

How long will this take?

Recommended hours for completion: 8-12. The number of classes, hours and sessions per day are set by the individual instructor, based on student needs, student ability and water conditions.