Master of Oceanography at University of Rhode Island

Programme overview

A non-thesis master's at the Narragansett Bay Campus that applies ocean science and technology to real-world problems, for careers in ocean environmental management, maritime industries, fisheries, science communication and ocean policy and law. It requires 30 graduate credits.

What you will study

30 graduate credits of advanced coursework plus an internship or capstone project; no thesis. Tracks: Fisheries Science, Coastal Systems, Ocean Data and Technology, General Oceanography; options include the 5th Year MO and the Blue MBA dual degree.

Career pathways

Ocean environmental management, maritime industries, fisheries, science communication, ocean policy and law.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in natural sciences or engineering with aptitude in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. University of Rhode Island Graduate School (applies to all graduate programmes): bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or a foreign institution of acceptable standing with adequate undergraduate preparation; personal statement; minimum of two letters of recommendation submitted online; unofficial transcripts to apply (official transcripts on admission). International applicants whose native language is not English: TOEFL iBT 80 minimum (reading 19, writing 18, listening 17, speaking 18), IELTS 6.5 overall and each section, Duolingo English Test 115, or PTE (reading 53, writing 59, listening 47, speaking 47); applicants with a US degree or from listed English-speaking countries are exempt. International fall applicants apply by February 1. Most 3-year bachelor's degrees (for example from India, Canada, Australia, Sri Lanka) are not considered equivalent to a US 4-year degree.

Requirements published at program group level.

Graduate programmes have Fall, Spring and Summer start terms; availability varies by programme and academic calendar (14-week or accelerated online).

Graduate applications are submitted through the URI Graduate Application with per-programme Fall, Spring and Summer deadlines listed on the Graduate School application page; applications are not reviewed until all materials and the application fee are submitted.

Apply through the official page: https://web.uri.edu/graduate-school/admission/

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