Overview

Whether students want to develop a new way of restoring wetlands and shorelines, or to design solutions for managing the effects of pollution, or to solve the mystery of red tides, the Oceanography program at the Florida Institute of Technology provides expert training in some of the most diverse marine environments in the world.

Specializations

Studying for a master’s in oceanography at Florida Tech provides students options to specialize in these five areas of specialization:

Biological Oceanography—Training with an emphasis on biological aspects including phytoplankton, zooplankton, coral reefs, harmful algal blooms, invasive species, and estuarine restoration.

Chemical Oceanography—Studying pollutants to help reverse human damage to oceans, as well as marine and environmental chemistry, including bioremediation and elements integral for biological processes.

Coastal Zone Management—Protecting and managing shorelines through research on local and global cause-and-effect relationships of human activities in the development and use of environmental resources in the coastal zone.

Geological Oceanography—Discovering the unknown topography of the deepest depths of the ocean through hands-on research on erosion control and coastal margins, marine particle composition, and sea floor acoustics.

Physical Oceanography—Using advanced mathematics and engineering for quantitative analysis in research topics such as sea level, waves, currents, salinity, heat storage, and density.

Florida Tech built its reputation for excellence in science and engineering education through rigorous curriculum and real-world research experiences. This multidisciplinary approach to education gives students in the master’s in oceanography program extreme flexibility to tailor their degree to particular interests and career goals.

Career Options

Oceanography careers include such positions as:

Geoscientist

Agricultural and food scientist

Oceanographic data analyst

Physical oceanographer

Fish ecologist

Director of environmental quality

Field technologist

Environmental scientist

Marine scientist

Research scientist

Marine support officer

Military positions—supporting missions in the armed services

Postsecondary professor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biological Oceanography

Marine and Environmental Chemistry

Geological Oceanography

Physical Oceanography

Design and Analysis of Ecological Studies

Mitigation and Restoration of Coastal Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students looking to enroll in a master's degree program at Florida Tech must hold a bachelor's degree (four-year degree) in a related field from a recognized, regionally accredited college or university (or the international equivalent).

Applicants must have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.0 as an undergraduate in order to be considered for admission to a Florida Tech master's degree program.

If a student demonstrates acceptable undergraduate achievement but has subject-specific course deficiencies, the academic department that oversees the program will specify the criteria that must be met to make up for them.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

40500 USD / year

≈ 40500 USD / year
Out-of-State

40500 USD / year

≈ 40500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

40500 USD / year

≈ 40500 USD / year

Living costs

Melbourne

United States

1030 - 1585 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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