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Graduate Certificate in Oceanography at University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder, United States

Programme overview

The oceanography graduate certificate can be earned alongside an MS or PhD at CU Boulder or through non-degree coursework via Continuing Education's ACCESS Program. It is noted on the official CU Boulder transcript.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences  |  Duration: At least three courses  |  Location: Boulder, CO, United States

What you will study

At least three oceanography core courses passed with a B or better, chosen from physical oceanography, ocean dynamics, biogeochemical oceanography, the global carbon cycle, physical oceanography and climate, fluid dynamics, marine chemistry and paleoceanography. An independent study may replace one core course.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must already hold a bachelor's degree and meet course prerequisites; they may be degree-seeking graduate students at CU Boulder or non-degree students through the ACCESS Program.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: At least three courses

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