Department of Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
The Department of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences offers MS and PhD in Marine Science.
The oceans, atmosphere and landscape all influence one another. Faculty and researchers in our department work across these environments to tackle the grand scientific challenges of today and tomorrow.
World-renowned researchers. Cutting-edge technology. The graduate programs in Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences help students become science leaders. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 3.5 to 1, our nearly 100 graduate students receive individual attention. Most of our graduate students also receive financial support through research and teaching assistantships.
Applicants to our master’s programs in marine sciences are expected to have completed their B.S. programs before entering the M.S. program. An M.S. Degree is expected of applicants to the Ph.D. program. Students may apply before their previous degree has been earned but must complete this work before entering the program.
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