Marine Science Graduate Degree Program
| Description |
| Marine Science is a field which encompasses many traditional disciplines including biology, geology, chemistry, physics, and engineering. The program recognizes the intrinsic interdisciplinary nature of modern marine science and the necessity for cross-disciplinary, graduate-level training through a program which brings together 49 marine faculty located in nine departments on campus. The program emphasizes the understanding of the ocean as an integrated system. Students conduct research in areas such as biological, chemical, and physical oceanography, marine geology and geophysics, marine biology, paleoceanography, marine optics and remote sensing, ocean engineering, and marine policy. |
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General Information
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| Website |
http://marinegp.ucsb.edu/
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| Address |
Interdepartmental Graduate Program in Marine Science
University of California, Santa Barbara
Life Sciences Building, Room 4314
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9620
(USA)
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| Phone |
(805) 893-8162 |
| Email |
marsci-gradasst@lifesci.ucsb.edu
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| Degrees Offered |
MS, PhD |
| Requirements |
- Online application: https://www.graddiv.ucsb.edu/eapp
- Statement of Purpose with completed coversheets (2 copies)
- Statement of Personal Achievements/Contributions (2 copies)
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) (2 copies)
- Three Letters of Recommendation (Submitted online. Note: if submitted via postal mail, please attach required coversheets)
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (2 copies)
- GRE General test scores
- TOEFL scores 550 Paper-Based Test (PBT), 80 Internet-Based Test (IBT) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Overall Band score of 7 or higher (if applicable)
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| Pre-Application |
Pre-Application is required for international applicants. |
| Deadlines |
Fall Only - December 15, 2009
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