M.S., Oceanography
Complete the following admission requirement:
- Submit GRE scores.
Note: Students are admitted to the graduate program in marine sciences and limnology on the basis of their ability and the capability of the program to meet their particular interests and needs. Applications are considered throughout the year but students should apply by March 1 to have the best chance for admission and financial support for the subsequent fall semester. Assistantship stipends are awarded competitively and limited fellowship support is available. Most students are supported on research projects that relate directly to their degree research.
Students must earn a B- grade or better in the core courses of the degree program before being eligible to take the comprehensive exam.
Minimum Requirements for Oceanography M.S.: 30 credits
Concentrations: Biological, Chemical, Fisheries, Geological, Physical
Code | Title | Credits |
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General University Requirements | ||
Complete the general university requirements. | ||
Master’s Degree Requirements | ||
Complete the master’s degree requirements. | ||
Oceanography Program Requirements | ||
Complete one from the following concentrations: | ||
Concentrations | ||
Biological, Chemical, Geological, Physical | ||
Fisheries |
Note: Oceanography majors must demonstrate field experience aboard an oceanographic vessel.
Concentrations
Biological, Chemical, Geological, Physical
Code | Title | Credits |
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Complete the following: | ||
MSL F620 | Physical Oceanography | 4 |
MSL F630 | Geological Oceanography | 3 |
MSL F650 | Biological Oceanography | 3 |
MSL F660 | Chemical Oceanography | 3 |
MSL F692 | Seminar | 3 |
MSL F699 | Thesis 1 | open |
Electives | open |
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Appropriate to area of concentration
Fisheries
Code | Title | Credits |
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Complete the following: | ||
MSL F620 | Physical Oceanography | 4 |
MSL F630 | Geological Oceanography | 3 |
MSL F643 | Fisheries Oceanography | 4 |
MSL F650 | Biological Oceanography | 3 |
MSL F660 | Chemical Oceanography | 3 |
MSL F692 | Seminar | 3 |
MSL F699 | Thesis | open |
Electives | open |