The Department of Marine Sciences offers graduate degree programs at the Ph.D.and M.S. levels. We also offer graduate certificates in a wide range of disciplines, including Water Resources as well as Coastal Engineering, and participate in UGA's Integrated Life Sciences program.
Students work in the field and laboratory as part of their research programs. Hands-on experience is a key component of the graduate student experience.
"We support our graduate students for the duration of their studies. In addition, tuition is waived, medical coverage is subsidized, and both Athens and Savannah have low costs of living compared to most university towns."
Program Information and Resources
Graduate Degree Programs
Detailed information about our graduate degrees including the MS and PhD degrees.
Marine science is pivotal to understand our world and to manage its resources.
How to apply
Find application procedures for both the MS and PhD programs
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Our Graduate Programs
We offer graduate degree programs at the Ph.D. and M.S. levels with concentrations in biological, chemical, and physical oceanography. Current graduate students are conducting research in coastal ecology and processes, biological oceanography, molecular microbial ecology, sediment processes, environmental genomics, and marine ecosystem modeling.
Reflecting this breadth of interests, our alumni work in academia in both research and outreach positions, industry such as biofuels and environmental consulting, and with governmental agencies.
