About the course

The Oceanography program creates and communicates integrated understanding of oceanographic processes by weaving fundamentals from basic sciences and mathematics into a fully interdisciplinary, marine context. As leaders in ocean observation and prediction, we focus expertise on the Gulf of Maine and maintain active research programs throughout the world?s oceans. Mentoring of students in the Program emphasizes fundamentals, novel composites of disciplines tailored to the students? research, and an adaptive, problem-solving skill set that prepares students for the rapid change that has become characteristic within both their profession and the oceans themselves. Students in both the M.S. and the Ph.D. degree programs complete four core courses in, respectively, the physical, chemical, biological and geological aspects of the marine system, and supplementary courses based on student needs and interests. Most of the coursework is taken in Orono, especially during the student?s first year, whereas the thesis research may be carried out either at Orono or the University of Maine?s marine laboratory, the Ira C. Darling Marine Center. Research is a vital part of graduate education and its scope is limited only by the imagination of students and faculty. Oceanography students are in the midst of some of the most exciting ocean research being conducted today. To match your research interests with a faculty member we invite you to explore our research clusters and the web pages of individual faculty. 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: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Orono
Summer (May), 2024	Orono
Fall (August), 2024	Orono
Spring (January), 2025	Orono
Summer (May), 2025	Orono
Fall (August), 2025	Orono
Spring (January), 2026	Orono
Summer (May), 2026	Orono

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Maine

A bachelor’s degree is required for ALL master’s, C.A.S., Ed.S., and doctoral programs.

　　Official transcript of all previous college or university work

　　TOEFL iBT - 80, IELTS - 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　The next application deadline is 01 November 2023

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Maine. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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