Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Oceanography
Program Details
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Oceanography program allows students to work closely with our faculty advisors to develop a program of coursework that is tailored to their interests.
We offer courses in several specialties, including:
Nearly all students accepted into our program receive a graduate assistantship, which includes a tuition waiver, stipend, and optional medical benefits. Find more information on our Financial Aid page. Students not supported on graduate assistantships are accepted with other funding sources (e.g., NSF-GFRP and GI Bill).
Degree Requirements
The Ph.D. in Oceanography requires 30 course credits, 15 credits of GRAD 6950 or 6960, and six related area credits. Students who have already earned a master’s degree in the field of study or a closely related field must earn 15 credits beyond the master’s, 15 credits of GRAD 6950 or 6960, and six related area credits.
Courses
Our academic program is developed around a multi-tiered structure:
- Four courses (MARN 5010 Biological Oceanography, MARN 5030 Chemical Oceanography, MARN 5050 Marine Geology, and MARN 5065 Physical Oceanography) are designed to provide a core understanding of the basic sub-disciplines of oceanography.
- The seminar course (MARN 5501) at least once, but it can be repeated.
- A series of more specialized elective courses are offered to meet the student's individual needs and goals.
We strongly recommend that all students in our program take the core courses, since the field is multidisciplinary and requires a broad knowledge of oceanography.
Contact Us
While it is recommended that students directly contact our faculty to identify a potential major advisor, the following contact information can be used for general questions about graduate studies:
860-405-9152
marinesciences@uconn.edu