Course overview

Deepen your understanding of how diving works with the SSI Science of Diving specialty in Phuket, a course covering the physics, physiology, decompression theory, equipment and dive environment behind every dive. It is largely academic and gives you the knowledge professionals rely on, counting toward continuing education in the SSI system. Optional dives let you apply the theory on the Andaman Sea's reefs.

What you’ll learn

Prerequisites

What's included · What's not

Included
  • SSI Science of Diving academic modules via MySSI
  • Physics, physiology and decompression-theory study
  • Equipment and dive-environment modules
  • Final knowledge assessment
  • Optional application dives on a local reef
  • SSI Science of Diving specialty digital certification
Not included
  • Flights and airport transfers
  • Accommodation
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities

The SSI Science of Diving pathway

SSI Science of Diving is a theory specialty recorded in MySSI. It counts as a specialty toward Master Diver recognition and provides the academic foundation expected of SSI Dive Guides and Divemasters.

Where you'll dive in Phuket

Science of Diving is mainly classroom and MySSI based at the Phuket dive centre, with optional application dives on sheltered reefs such as Kata to put the theory into practice.

Not included? Sort the rest of your trip

Flights and accommodation aren’t part of the course price, here’s how to book them around your dates.

Getting there

Fly into Phuket (HKT) · 4-5 hours from India.

Where to stay

Hotels and stays near the dive sites, compare rates and book direct.

iDive

iDive Partner Network

SSI-affiliated dive schools across 57 destinations · India's first scuba aggregator

4.8 · 200 reviews SSI Network curated 2026
Partner assigned on booking

Ready to dive Phuket?

Chat with our dive experts on WhatsApp, we'll send your full itinerary + real-time pricing in minutes.

Chat on WhatsApp
₹13,100incl. GST