Our M.S. degree program 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 22 faculty supervising 43 graduate students (28 Ph.D. and 15 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.
- Masters Plan A: requires 21 credits of advanced course work, 9 GRAD 5950 credits, and completion of a research project, the results of which are reported in a thesis.
- Masters Plan B: requires 30 credits of advanced course work and a final examination. No research project is required.
Oportunidades de financiamiento/becas
Awards of financial aid are highly competitive. Most students in the department are supported by departmental funds (research and teaching assistantships) or by external research grants awarded to individual faculty. Students supported by research grants and contracts obtained by individual faculty members work on a specific project related to the grant. Nine-month rates (20 hours per week) for graduate students with a bachelor's degree are $23,836; for doctoral students with a master's degree or equivalent the rates are $25,081; and for doctoral students who have passed their general examination the rates are $27,885. Many students also receive additional funding for the summer months from their major advisor. Fellowships and need-based awards are available, and exceptional applicants can be nominated for funding through a number of special programs. All assistantships carry a full tuition waiver and offer of subsidized health and dental benefits.
We also strongly encourage you to apply for graduate school fellowships that are awarded by a number of federal and private agencies (e.g, National Science Foundation, Office of Naval Research). These fellowships are highly competitive and if awarded, your acceptance to the Department is almost guaranteed. Start the application process early, as you will need to arrange letters of reference, etc. In addition, work with your identified graduate advisor to create a competitive proposal.
Prerrequisitos
For admittance with regular status, you must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and have a 3.0 (B) grade point average in the last two years of your undergraduate education. Though graduate students in our department arrive with a diverse science background, it is suggested that they have at least one year of physics, biology, chemistry, and math through calculus, with a strong background in one of the basic sciences. We particularly look for talented and motivated students who are committed to graduate studies.
For information about applying to our program, visit the how to apply page.
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