PhD Oceanography at University of Connecticut

Programme overview

The Ph.D. program trains individuals to become independent researchers who contribute to the field of oceanography by creating new knowledge through original research. Ph.D. graduates develop deep expertise, advanced critical thinking, and skills in research, analysis, and communication, preparing them for careers in academia, industry, science management, and other research-intensive roles. Entry into the Ph.D. program usually requires a Master’s degree, but particularly well-prepared students may enter directly from a Bachelor of Science program. Campus: Avery Point Campus.

Study mode: full-time | Location: Storrs, CT, United States

What you will study

Requires 30 course credits plus 15 credits of GRAD 6950 Doctoral Dissertation Research or GRAD 6960 Full-Time Doctoral Research in addition to six related area credits. Doctoral students who have already earned a Master’s in the field of study or closely related field must earn 15 credits beyond the Master’s plus 15 credits of GRAD 6950 Doctoral Dissertation Research or GRAD 6960 Full-Time Doctoral Research in addition to six related area credits.

Career pathways

Ph.D. graduates develop deep expertise, advanced critical thinking, and skills in research, analysis, and communication, preparing them for careers in academia, industry, science management, and other research-intensive roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

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/

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