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  Mar 25, 2025
 
2014-2015 Graduate Studies Bulletin 
  
2014-2015 Graduate Studies Bulletin [Archived Catalog]

Marine Science, Ph.D.


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Degree Requirements Marine Science 
Learning Outcomes  College of Arts and Sciences 

Degree Requirements (60 Post Baccalaureate Hours)

General requirements for degrees in Marine Science are the same as those established by the Graduate School. The Ph.D. program of study and other specific degree requirements are planned in consultation with the graduate student, the graduate student’s advisory committee, the Marine Science Graduate Studies Committee, and the Marine Science Program Director.

The Ph.D. degree requires the satisfactory completion of a minimum of 60 credit hours (including only 12 hours of 899, Dissertation Preparation) beyond the baccalaureate, or a minimum of 30 credit hours (including only 12 hours of 899) beyond the master’s degree. The core courses (12 hours) are required unless exempted. Students must complete at least half of their credit hours, exclusive of 12 hours of 899, in courses numbered 700 and higher.

Ph.D. students must achieve and maintain an overall GPA of 3.00 on all courses taken for graduate credit and complete each of the core courses with a minimum grade of B.

The Ph.D. degree requires a research plan presentation, a comprehensive exam, a peer-reviewed publication, a written dissertation, and a dissertation defense.

Ph.D. students must achieve and maintain an overall GPA of 3.00 on all courses taken for graduate credit and complete each of the core courses with a minimum grade of B.

The Ph.D. degree requires a research plan presentation, a comprehensive exam, a peer-reviewed publication, a written dissertation, and a dissertation defense.

The following courses are required for students in the Marine Science Program unless they are specifically exempted:


A number of courses exist in various departments and colleges that enable students to specialize in a particular area of emphasis in marine science.


Marine biology/Biological oceanography
Marine chemistry/Chemical oceanography
Marine geology/Geological oceanography
Physical oceanography/Atmospheric dynamics

The following are examples of non-MSCI courses acceptable for major credit.


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