Overview

This Marine Science programme offered by University of South Florida focuses on advanced study of marine ecosystems, marine organisms, and the physical and chemical processes of the ocean. Students may specialize in Biological Oceanography, Chemical Oceanography, Geological Oceanography, Hydrography, Marine Resource Assessment, or Physical Oceanography, allowing them to develop expertise in a specific area of marine research. Graduates are prepared for careers in academia, industry, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations.

Key Facts

Research spans topics including marine life, ecosystem dynamics, ocean chemistry, climate-related processes, geological evolution of marine environments, seafloor mapping, resource sustainability, ocean circulation, tides, waves, and atmosphere-ocean interactions. The programme combines coursework, research, qualifying examinations, and dissertation work under faculty supervision, with opportunities for interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary study.

Programme Structure

Concentrations include:

Biological Oceanography
Chemical Oceanography
Geological Oceanography
Hydrography
Marine Resource Assessment
Physical Oceanography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

90 hours beyond the Bachelor’s
60 hours beyond the Master’s

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tampa, United States

Disciplines

Marine Science View 27 other PhDs in Marine Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited university (preferable majors include biology, chemistry, geology, physics or math)
Have completed all of the pre-requisite coursework
GRE optional
Have the commitment of a Marine Science faculty member to serve as their Major Professor during the student’s graduate studies.

Required Application Materials:

research interest statement
professional goals statement
a resume or curriculum vitae
three letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19980 USD / year

≈ 19980 USD / year
Out-of-State

19980 USD / year

≈ 19980 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8702 USD / year

≈ 8702 USD / year

Living costs

Tampa

United States

1122 - 1951 USD / month

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