Graduate Programs 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. Ph.D. in Marine Sciences 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. View more about Ph.D. Program PH.D. INTEGRATIVE CONSERVATION (ICON) and MARine Sciences The Department of Marine Sciences is now participating in the Integrative Conservation PhD (ICON) Program. View more about ICON Program Integrated Life Sciences Ph.D. Recruitment The Department of Marine Sciences also is participating in the Integrated Life Sciences (ILS) Program View more about ILS Program M.S. Marine Sciences Thesis The M.S. program is research-based, and is designed to prepare the student for further graduate training at the doctoral level, or for employment in management or policy positions in government or industry. View more about M.S. Program M.S. Marine Sciences Non-Thesis The M.S. non-thesis program requires a minimum of 30 hours of graduate-level credit, of which 9 must consist of core courses in Biological Oceanography (MARS 8010), Chemical Oceanography (MARS 8020), and Physical Oceanography (MARS 8030). Additional graduate courses from Marine Sciences and other departments are available to complete each student's program. In lieu of a research project and thesis, students will be required to participate in an internship or data project. View more about M.S. Non-Thesis Program Certificates The Graduate Certificate Program provides a common curriculum to meet the educational needs of the next generation of environmental scientists and managers. Many of the courses provide hands-on experiences in an outdoor setting to learn about the multi and interdisciplinary nature of marine sciences. View Certificate Info Double Dawgs Students can now earn a B.S. in Biology and a M.S. (non-thesis) through the Double Dawg program. This is intended for those students who have a strong interest in pursuing careers related to biological aspects of the marine environment. This program will provide students with the knowledge and quantitative skills necessary to participate in a range of environments and related fields. View more about DoubleDawgs Program
