Overview
Key Features
Expertise in oceanography in the University System of Maryland lies in the sub-fields of Biological and Physical Oceanography and cross-disciplinary studies of marine biogeochemistry. The expertise in biological oceanography includes water column nutrient cycling and trophic dynamics (comprising the entire pelagic food web and fishes), benthic ecology, and theoretical ecosystem analysis.
The expertise in physical oceanography at HPL is in estuarine and coastal circulations, mixing, transport, and numerical modeling. The expertise in physical oceanography at the Department of Meteorology at UMCP is in large scale flows and global circulation problems.
Students in this Biological Oceanography program offered by University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science have access to extensive oceanographic facilities throughout the USM as well as the opportunity to work with some of the University's outstanding faculty in oceanography with global scale programs. Fundamental courses in the four major sub-fields of oceanography are required to provide interdisciplinary breadth, but a degree in the Oceanography AOS emphasizes the student's independent research. Students graduating from the Oceanography AOS can expect to find jobs in universities, oceanographic laboratories, government agencies, and consulting firms.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Physical Oceanography
- Biological Oceanography
- Chemical Oceanography
- Calculus
- Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry
- Physics
- Biology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 96
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Biology Marine Studies View 146 other Masters in Marine Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 96
Other requirements
General requirements
- Official transcripts of all college-level work.
- A brief essay clearly defining areas of research interest and research objectives (preferably including the Foundation of interest). The essay should not be in outline form.
- A current CV or resume.
- Three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the academic work of the applicant.
- Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores *Optional
- International Applicants: Most international applicants will be required to submit TOEFL or IELTS exam scores. Should you have any questions as to whether you are exempt, please contact the appropriate graduate school.
Tuition Fee
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International
13267 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1769 USD per credit during 48 months. -
National
13267 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1769 USD per credit during 48 months. -
In-State
6082 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 811 USD per credit during 48 months.
Living costs for Cambridge
1814 - 3756 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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