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Ocean Sciences (MS) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

The MS in Ocean Sciences is a transitional degree in the process of completing requirements for the PhD in Ocean Sciences; the programme does not accept applicants for the master's degree directly.

Duration: Minimum 24 units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

At least 24 units of coursework including two core courses (OS 512 and OS 582), four thesis units (OS 594), at least 16 units at the 500 level or higher, and no more than six units of directed research. A thesis committee of an adviser and two faculty is formed after the first semester or year. Students must keep an overall GPA of 3.0.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Not open to direct master's applicants; the MS is awarded en route to the PhD.

Duration: Minimum 24 units

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