Marine Sciences - PhD

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

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Department of Marine Sciences

Attendance: In-Person

Program Faculty: 14

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Degree Type: Doctorate - PhD

Minimum Credits: 60

Typical Length: 5 years (with MS), 6 years (without MS)

GRE Required: Yes

GPA Minimum: 3.0

Requirement Details: For GRE: A minimum score of 300 combined on the verbal and quantitative subtests is required. For GPA: A minimum grade-point average of 3.25 overall (A=4) for students with MS degrees and a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 overall (A=4) students with baccalaureate degrees.

Category: Marine Biology

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Biological Oceanography

Chemical Oceanography

Geological Oceanography

Physical Oceanography

The University of South Alabama offers MS and Ph.D. degrees in marine sciences with specializations in biological, chemical, physical and geological oceanography as well as marine fisheries and ecology. The program is designed to provide a formal course of training and advanced research in the marine sciences that produces significant contributions to oceanography and marine ecology.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Program in marine sciences is designed to provide formal course work and advanced research in marine sciences that produces significant, original contributions to knowledge. The Ph.D. degree is awarded to students who have reached and formally demonstrated a level of competence and accomplishment that enables them to pursue careers as marine science professionals. The Ph.D. degree confers eligibility for many positions in academia, industry, and government.

Tuition Per Semester: $15,125

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Tuition Per Semester: $5,390

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