STEM
University of Connecticut, United States
The M.S. provides specialized, in-depth knowledge and research/technical skills in the field of oceanography, and prepares graduates for a career in research or advanced positions, or serves as a steppingstone to a Ph.D. program. M.S. graduates engage in research careers, include non-governmental organizations, state and federal agencies, secondary and postsecondary educational institutions, and environmental consulting firms. The Master’s degree is offered as a research-oriented Plan A (thesis) program, and as a course-based Plan B program. Campus: Avery Point Campus.
Study mode: full-time | Location: Storrs, CT, United States
Requires 21 credits of advanced coursework, including at least 12 credits of graduate MARN coursework, nine GRAD 5950 Master's Thesis Research credits, and completion of a research project, the results of which are reported in a thesis. Requires 30 credits of advanced coursework, including at least 12 credits of graduate MARN coursework, and a final examination. Listed courses include Biological Oceanography; Chemical Oceanography; Geological Oceanography; Physical Oceanography.
The M.S. provides specialized, in-depth knowledge and research/technical skills in the field of oceanography, and prepares graduates for a career in research or advanced positions, or serves as a steppingstone to a Ph.D. program. M.S. graduates engage in research careers, include non-governmental organizations, state and federal agencies, secondary and postsecondary educational institutions, and environmental consulting firms.
Graduate School (university-wide): bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution (or equivalent); cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for the degree, or equivalent GPA tests on recent coursework; international applicants meet equivalent standards with official transcripts; individual programmes set additional application requirements and a competitive record is needed.
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.
Graduate applications are submitted online to The Graduate School; the application fee is $75 (non-refundable, paid by credit card). Some programmes set earlier application deadlines.
Apply through the official page: https://gradcatalog.uconn.edu/graduate/admission/
STEM
University of Connecticut, United States
STEM
University of Connecticut, United States
STEM
University of Connecticut, United States
STEM
University of Connecticut, United States
STEM
University of Connecticut, United States
STEM
University of Connecticut, United States
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