This combined program enables motivated students to efficiently complete both the Bachelor of Science in Oceanography and the Master of Ocean and Science Technology degrees in five years.
Bachelor of Science in Oceanography
Study the oceans and the processes that affect them with an interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science in Oceanography.
You will develop the skills to retrieve, evaluate and analyze large oceanographic datasets, such as those generated from long term oceanographic studies and observing systems. This program also emphasizes critical thinking and problem solving skills.
The Bachelor of Science in Oceanography has four themes:
- Ocean Observing Science and Technology (OOST)
- Ocean Climate (OC)
- Marine Ecosystems Processes (MEP)
- Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry (MCG)
All four themes share common requirements but allow for specialization depending on a student's interest.
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Ocean Observing Science and Technology (OOST)
The OOST theme provides more emphasis in statistics and ocean observing systems. You will gain skills in handling, evaluating and analyzing large datasets.
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Ocean Climate (OC)
The OC theme provides more emphasis in advanced math skills that can be applied to understanding ocean climate interactions. You will gain skills in handling, evaluating and analyzing large datasets.
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Marine Ecosystems Processes (MEP)
The MEP theme provides more emphasis in biological and ecological processes. You will gain skills in understanding and applying a biological framework to understanding the ocean.
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Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry (MCG)
The MCG theme provides more emphasis on marine chemistry and geochemistry. You will gain skills in understanding and applying a chemical and geochemical framework to understanding the ocean.
Master of Ocean Science and Technology
The Master of Ocean Science and Technology (MOST) is a non-thesis degree.
You will be trained by scientists who are active researchers and educators. These scientists have worked at the cutting edge of ocean sciences throughout the global ocean, from the Gulf of Mexico to the waters around Antarctica.
Through this program, you will develop:
- A basic understanding of the major concepts in oceanography that can be applied in your ocean sciences career
- Skills and tools to evaluate and analyze data, particularly large datasets of the type generated by ocean observing systems
- Facilitate critical thinking and problem solving.
Careers
This program will prepare you for jobs in in a variety of fields, including:
- Marine technical support
- Energy and transportation industries
- Insurance industries
- Hazard mitigation
- Marine operations
- Homeland security
- Oil spill response