About the course

The BS in Oceanography curriculum: 1) Provides students with an interdisciplinary understanding of the oceans and the processes affecting them for use in careers in marine science or other related fields, 2) Provides students with the skills to retrieve, evaluate, and analyze large oceanographic datasets such as those generated from long term oceanographic studies and observing systems, and 3) Emphasizes critical thinking and problem solving skills.

　　The BS in Oceanography has four themes: Ocean Observing Science and Technology (OOST), Ocean Climate (OC), Marine Ecosystems Processes (MEP) and Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry (MCG). All four themes share common requirements but allow for specialization depending on a student's interest. The OOST theme provides more emphasis in statistics and ocean observing systems, all students will gain skill in handling, evaluating and analyzing large datasets. The OC theme provides more emphasis in advanced math skills that can be applied to understanding ocean climate interactions, all students will gain skill in handling, evaluating and analyzing large datasets. The MEP theme provides more emphasis in biological and ecological processes, all students will gain skill in understanding and applying a biological framework to understanding the ocean. The MCG theme provides more emphasis on marine chemistry and geochemistry, all students will gain skill in understanding and applying a chemical and geochemical framework to understanding the ocean. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: US$159,184

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	College Station
Fall (August), 2024	College Station
Spring (January), 2025	College Station
Fall (August), 2025	College Station
Spring (January), 2026	College Station

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Texas A and M University - College Station

Submit an official highl/secondary transcript. If you are in the final when you apply, an official transcript showing at least three  of completed coursework and in-progress coursework must be received by the deadline. Your transcript(s) must have an original signature of a school official (Registrar, Principal, Controller of Examinations or the Ministry of Education) or an original school seal. All foreign transcripts must include an English translation or credential evaluation prepared by a recognized service and include all original seals and/or signatures. TOEFL scores of 80 internet-based test. A minimum IELTS score of 6.0 overall band.

　　A minimum SAT Evidence Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) score of 560. ACT English score of 21. Completed all four years of high school within the U.S.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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