Master of Science in Earth and Marine Sciences

The Earth and Marine Sciences graduate program provides students with rigorous, tailored educational and research experiences that prepare them for a wide range of careers in the earth, ocean and environmental sciences and related fields. Both Masters (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree programs are offered. A strong emphasis is placed on preparing students to enter the workforce and continue their research careers by developing essential skills, breadth of understanding across the natural sciences, and depth in their area of specialization. A faculty committee, chaired by the student's advisor, oversees his/her degree program.
In addition, students take specialized upper-level courses in their focus area. Students can choose to complete a concentration in geology, marine sciences, or biological sciences/ecology.

For admission to the Department of Marine Sciences, an undergraduate degree is required in a basic science such as physics, mathematics, chemistry, biology, bacteriology, botany, zoology, geology, or in computer science or engineering. Students are advised to develop a broad undergraduate science major with as many as possible of the following courses: mathematics through calculus, computer science, physics, general and organic chemistry, environmental science, physical chemistry, invertebrate zoology or paleontology, botany, zoology, ecology, physiology, geology, and statistics.

The required minimum total score on the exams are internet-based TOEFL exam = 90, The IELTS exam = 7.