Overview

Applied Ocean Sciences at the University of California, San Diego perform research in marine acoustics, optics, electromagnetics, geophysics, ecology, sediment transport, coastal processes, physical oceanography, and air-sea interaction.

Quick Facts:

The emphasis is on the resolution of key scientific issues through novel technological development.
The curricular group's science focus is complemented by parallel Applied Ocean Science programs in both the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) and the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) departments. Students have access to professors, courses, and research facilities across all three departments.
The AOS academic program at the University of California, San Diego is designed to provide both a broad background and a core technical base to support the diverse interests and activities of its students. Early participation in an ongoing research project is encouraged. However, specialization and focus on a specific thesis topic is not required until the second or third year of the program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Fundamentals of Wave Physics

Physical Oceanography

Marine Geology

Marine Chemistry

Biological Oceanography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Diego, United States

Disciplines

Oceanography View 42 other Masters in Oceanography in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent)

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TOEFL or IELTS test scores (for international applicants from non-English speaking countries)
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29532 USD / year

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Out-of-State

29532 USD / year

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In-State

14430 USD / year

≈ 14430 USD / year

Living costs

San Diego

United States

1400 - 2455 USD / month

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