The Department of Marine Sciences offers graduate degree programs at the Ph.D. and M.S. levels. 

Applicants should have a B.S. or M.S. in marine science or in an appropriate related basic scientific discipline. 

Students develop a program of study in biological, chemical, or physical oceanography. Typical areas of research emphasis include marine biogeochemistry, coastal ecology, coastal ocean processes, microbial ecology, marine ecosystem modeling, and polar microbiology.

The Ph.D. requires a minimum of 30 hours of graduate-level credit, of which 9 must consist of core courses in Biological Oceanography (MARS8010), Chemical Oceanography (MARS8020), and Physical Oceanography (8030).  Additional graduate courses from Marine Sciences and other departments are available to complete each student's program. Students will also acquire field experience by participation in at least one major oceanographic cruise and one extended shore-based study. Students are also required to obtain teaching experience.

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The M.S. program has two tracks, a traditional research track designed to prepare the student for further graduate training at the doctoral level, and an applied marine studies track, designed as a terminal and/or in-service degree for students whose career goals are management and  policy positions with government or industry.

The M.S. requires a minimum of 30 hours of graduate-level credit, of which 9 must consist of core courses in Biological Oceanography (MARS8010), Chemical Oceanography (MARS8020), and Physical Oceanography (8030).  Additional graduate courses from Marine Sciences and other departments are available to complete each student's program.  Students on either track will conduct an independent research project and submit and defend a thesis.

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