The SSI Science of Diving course is an essential program for divers who want to deepen their theoretical knowledge. It is also a mandatory certification for those pursuing Professional or Technical Diving levels.

This course covers in-depth topics such as:

• Diving physics

• Physiology and how pressure affects the body

• Decompression theory and dive planning

• The underwater environment and equipment function

• Gas laws and breathing gases

Unlike other specialties, Science of Diving is a dry course, meaning it does not include any in-water sessions and can be completed entirely through academic study and theory.

By completing this course, you will enhance your understanding of how and why diving works—making you a safer, more knowledgeable, and more confident diver.