Their M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs in Oceanography offer a unique opportunity to apply an interdisciplinary approach to the physics, chemistry, geology, and biology of marine systems on regional and global scales. Our department includes 26 faculty supervising 36 graduate students (25 Ph.D. and 11 M.S.). The department is dedicated to the success of its graduate students; enrolled students are provided financial support through research or teaching assistantships, both of which include a tuition waiver and option of medical benefits.

The Department of Marine Sciences offers graduate studies in the field of oceanography, leading to the degrees of Doctor of Philosophy and Masters of Science:

• Doctor of Philosophy: requires 30 course credits plus 15 credits of GRAD 6950 in addition to related area credits. Doctoral students who have already earned a Master’s in the field of study or closely related field must earn 15 credits beyond the Master’s plus 15 credits of GRAD 6950 in addition to related area credits.
• Masters Plan A: requires 15 credits of advanced course work and completion of a research project, the results of which are reported in a thesis.
• Masters Plan B: requires 24 credits of advanced course work and a final examination. No research project is required.