PhD Oceanography at University of Delaware

Programme overview

Oceanography faculty and students research physical, geological, biological and chemical problems in estuarine, coastal and marine environments, with emphasis on the mid-Atlantic and increasing global work.

Faculty: College of Earth, Ocean and Environment | Department: School of Marine Science and Policy | Intake: Fall (priority December 1, final July 1) and spring (December 1) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Core courses include MAST 602 Physical Oceanography, MAST 627 Biological Oceanography, MAST 637 Geological or MAST 646 Chemical Oceanography and MAST 853 Oceanography Seminar; written and oral qualifying exams precede candidacy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students in the Oceanography Program pursue an M.S. degree in Marine Studies with a Concentration in Oceanography or a Ph.D. in Oceanography. Admission to this program is competitive. It is based on grades, letters of recommendation and an application essay. The Graduate Program does not require GRE scores. Any scores submitted voluntarily by students will be evaluated holistically but will not be used to determine graduate fellowships. The SMSP Graduate Committee evaluates each applicant for admission. The Committee reserves the right to interview applicants, but it is not required for admission Subsequent evaluation of the applications for Master of Science (MS), Master of Marine Policy (MMP), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is conducted by the respective Associate Directors in consultation with relevant faculty members. The Associate Director forwards a recommendation for admission to the Director, who makes final decisions concerning admission.

Intake: FALL: December 1: Priority consideration for admission and funding July 1: Final deadline to apply S

Apply through the official page: https://grad-admissions.udel.edu/apply/

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