MS Marine Sciences at University of Georgia

Programme overview

The Department of Marine Sciences offers a thesis M.S. degree program with concentrations in chemical, biological, geological and physical oceanography. Research opportunities exist across a wide range of topics that reflect the multidisciplinary nature of Marine Sciences. Students in this program are generally supported by assistantships or fellowships.

Faculty: Franklin College of Arts and Sciences | Duration: 30 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

30 credit hours total. Required courses include MARS 7380 Quantitative Methods in Marine Science; MARS 8010 Biological Oceanographic Processes; MARS 8020 Chemical Oceanography; MARS 8030 General Physical Oceanography; MARS 8130 Seminars in Marine Sciences.

Career pathways

This program will provide students with the knowledge and quantitative skills necessary to participate in a range of environment- and marine-related fields: natural resources, aquaculture, public policy, water quality monitoring programs, and private consulting.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should have a B.S. in marine science or in an appropriate related basic scientific discipline. Apply to the UGA Graduate School and include the following: 3 Letters of recommendation CV Statement of Purpose (emphasizing goals, objectives, and research ideas) Unofficial transcript Online Supplemental Marine Sciences Application Form International students: For students whose primary language is not English, proof of English proficiency is required. Students need to submit official university documents according to the UGA Graduate School requirements. Students will also have to show certificate of finances upon acceptance to the 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: 30 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uga.edu/

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