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 2026-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-04 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Diego, United States

Disciplines

Oceanography View 43 other Masters in Oceanography in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

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 Fee

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International

29118 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 29118 USD per year during 24 months.
National

29118 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 29118 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

14016 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 14016 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for San Diego

1400 - 2455 USD /month

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