Marine Sciences - PhD

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Program Website
Program Setting

Department of Marine Sciences

Attendance: In-Person
Program Faculty: 14
Program Students: Data Not Avail.
Program Details
Degree Type: Doctorate - PhD
Minimum Credits: 60
Typical Length: 5 years (with MS), 6 years (without MS)
Getting In
GRE Required: Yes
GPA Minimum: 3.0
Requirement Details: For GRE: A minimum score of 300 combined on the verbal and quantitative subtests is required. For GPA: A minimum grade-point average of 3.25 overall (A=4) for students with MS degrees and a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 overall (A=4) students with baccalaureate degrees.
Category: Marine Biology
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Concentrations
  • Biological Oceanography
  • Chemical Oceanography
  • Geological Oceanography
  • Physical Oceanography
Description

The University of South Alabama offers MS and Ph.D. degrees in marine sciences with specializations in biological, chemical, physical and geological oceanography as well as marine fisheries and ecology. The program is designed to provide a formal course of training and advanced research in the marine sciences that produces significant contributions to oceanography and marine ecology.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Program in marine sciences is designed to provide formal course work and advanced research in marine sciences that produces significant, original contributions to knowledge. The Ph.D. degree is awarded to students who have reached and formally demonstrated a level of competence and accomplishment that enables them to pursue careers as marine science professionals. The Ph.D. degree confers eligibility for many positions in academia, industry, and government.      

Costs
Tuition:
Tuition Per Semester: $15,125
Tuition Per Credit: Data Not Avail.
Total Program Tuition: Data Not Avail.
Resident Rate:
Tuition Per Semester: $5,390
Tuition Per Credit: Data Not Avail.
Total Program Tuition: Data Not Avail.

Assistantships Available:
Yes
% Receiving Aid:
Data Not Avail.
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Category: Marine Biology
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