Oceanography M.S.
Admission Requirements
Complete the following admission requirement:
- Submit GRE scores.
Note: Students are admitted to the graduate program in oceanography 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.
Minimum Requirements for Oceanography M.S.: 30 credits
Concentrations: Biological, Chemical, Fisheries, Geological, Physical
Students must earn a B- grade or better in the core courses of the degree program before being eligible to take the comprehensive exam.
Code | Title | Credits |
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General University Requirements | ||
Complete the graduate general university requirements. | ||
Master’s Degree Requirements | ||
Complete the master’s degree requirements. | ||
Oceanography Program Requirements | ||
Concentration | ||
Complete one of the following: | 30 | |
Biological, Chemical, Geological, Physical | ||
Fisheries | ||
Total Credits | 30 |
Note: Oceanography majors must demonstrate field experience aboard an oceanographic vessel.
Concentrations
Biological, Chemical, Geological, Physical
Code | Title | Credits |
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Biological, Chemical, Geological and Physical Concentration Requirements | ||
Complete the following: | ||
OCN F620 | Physical Oceanography | 4 |
OCN F630 | Geological Oceanography | 3 |
OCN F650 | Biological Oceanography | 3 |
OCN F660 | Chemical Oceanography | 3 |
OCN F692 | Seminar | 1-6 |
OCN F699 | Thesis 1 | 6-12 |
Electives | open | |
Total Credits | 30 |
- 1
Appropriate to the area of concentration
Fisheries
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Fisheries Concentration Requirements | ||
Complete the following: | ||
OCN F620 | Physical Oceanography | 4 |
OCN F630 | Geological Oceanography | 3 |
OCN F643 | Fisheries Oceanography | 4 |
OCN F650 | Biological Oceanography | 3 |
OCN F660 | Chemical Oceanography | 3 |
OCN F692 | Seminar | 3 |
OCN F699 | Thesis | 6-12 |
Electives | open | |
Total Credits | 30 |