Florida State University is one of the nation’s elite research universities — with the Carnegie Foundation’s highest designation. FSU offers a distinctive academic environment built on its cherished values and unique heritage, welcoming campus on the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. The location of the university is in the heart of the state capital, surrounded by a precious environment, state parks and nearby pristine beaches.

Any degree seeking student with at least a B.S. or B.A. degree in a basic science may apply to enter the Master’s program. Most successful applicants without a Master’s degree in oceanography or a closely allied field are accepted into the Master’s degree program. However, such applicants, as well as applicants with Master’s degrees in oceanography or a related field, may also apply directly to the Ph.D. program. Admission to the M.S. or Ph.D. program is granted upon a favorable majority vote of the faculty and upon agreement of a faculty member to act as a major professor.