Overview

The Ocean and Earth Sciences MSc program from Old Dominion University draws from the strength of our diverse faculty and their active research programs that span the globe. Graduate students have the opportunity to take part in research projects among a broad suite of field sites from the local waters of the Chesapeake Bay to the polar regions.

Program Highlights

What makes Ocean & Earth Sciences at ODU unique?

Our graduate students present their research at national conferences, including the American Geophysical Union, Ocean Sciences and the Geological Society of America meetings
Community building is a strong aspect of graduate life in our Department thanks to our active Graduate Student Organization
Many of our graduate students participate in sea-going research expeditions around the world
We have faculty doing active research from here in Hampton Roads to the Arctic and Antarctic

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geographic Information Systems

Digital Techniques for Remote Sensing

Conservation Biology

Marine Geography

Coastal Geography

Physical Oceanography

Advanced Chemical Oceanography

Advanced Geological Sciences

Advanced Biological Oceanography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Norfolk, United States

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Oceanography View 42 other Masters in Oceanography in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Equivalent U.S. Bachelor's Degree
Application and $50 fee.
All prior Secondary/High School or College/University. transcripts along with Diploma or Leaving Certificate.
Demonstrated English Language Proficiency.
Financial Documentation (seeking F/J visas only).
Passport identification.
Essay/Personal Statement/Resume.
Letters of Recommendation.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

40050 USD / year

≈ 40050 USD / year
Out-of-State

40050 USD / year

≈ 40050 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14580 USD / year

≈ 14580 USD / year

Living costs

Norfolk

United States

1100 - 1900 USD / month

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

Funding

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