M.S. Marine Sciences

Yes, the demand in the U.S. for physical oceanographers is crucial. In fact, President Obama established the first National Policy for Stewardship of our Oceans, Coasts, and the Great Lakes. The policy recommends increasing our education about "the ocean, our coasts, and the Great Lakes and their uses to build a foundation for greater understanding and improved stewardship, and build capacity to produce future scientists, managers, and members of a dynamic and innovative workforce."

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment of geophysicists and oceanographers is expected to grow 18%, faster than the average for all occupations during the 2008-18 decade!

• Degree Requirements
• PHY Graduate Courses

Faculty

Our faculty also contribute to the Master of Science in Marine Science program. As an undergraduate, you might consider getting a bachelor's degree with an option in physical oceanography and then going on to obtain an M.S. in Marine Science with an option in physical oceanography.

Contact any of the following faculty for further details and potential thesis research topics.

• Dr. Bingham
• Dr. Liu
• Dr. Mieras
• Dr. Suanda
• Dr. Wei