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PhD Oceanography at University of Maine

University of Maine, United States

Programme overview

The Ph.D. in Oceanography integrates basic sciences and mathematics into a marine context, with focus on ocean observation and prediction and particular expertise in the Gulf of Maine. Students match research interests with faculty through the school's research clusters.

Faculty: School of Marine Sciences  |  Department: School of Marine Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Orono, ME, United States

What you will study

Required core: SMS 501 Biological Oceanography, SMS 520 Chemical Oceanography, SMS 541 Physical Oceanography, SMS 691 Marine Science Seminar and SMS 699 Graduate Thesis/Research, plus electives such as SMS 514 Ecology of Marine Sediments, SMS 531 Coral Reefs and SMS 595 Data Analysis Methods in Marine Sciences.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University of Maine Graduate School applicants: unofficial transcripts, a resume and an essay are submitted with the application; letters of recommendation, test scores, writing samples or portfolios are required only if the individual program asks for them; official transcripts are required on admission.

Requirements published at program group level.

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.

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