Overview

Graduate School of Oceanography / Graduate School of Oceanography is located in Narragansett, RI, in a small setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Doctor of Philosophy/Master of Arts (PhD/MA)
Master of Business Administration/Master of Oceanography (MBA/MO)
Doctor of Philosophy/Master of Marine Affairs (PhD/MMA)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Physical oceanography
Master of Oceanography (MO)	General oceanography
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Biological oceanography
Master of Oceanography (MO)	Coastal ocean management
Master of Oceanography (MO)	Coastal systems
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Marine geology and geophysics
Master of Science (MS)	Marine geology and geophysics
Master of Science (MS)	Marine and atmospheric chemistry
Master of Science (MS)	Physical oceanography
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Marine and atmospheric chemistry
Master of Oceanography (MO)	Fisheries
Master of Science (MS)	Biological oceanography
Master of Oceanography (MO)	Marine fisheries management
Master of Oceanography (MO)	Ocean technology and data

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	13
Doctoral Degrees	3

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Thesis Required for some (total of 30 credits, minimum of 15 credits of OCG classes): OCG 695 (two credits maximum); major paper or equivalent product (OCG 591/592, six credits);
Doctoral Degrees	Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Comprehensive examination, dissertation, OCG 695, and participation in a regular ocean research cruise.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

122

Applied

70

Accepted

32

Enrolled

Applying

65

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	January 15th	January 15th	Yes
Spring deadline	November 15th	November 15th	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	January 15
Types of financial support available	Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships

Student Body

93

Total Graduate Students

24%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	1.08%
Black or African American	0%
White or Caucasian	44%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	2.15%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	0%
Unknown	26.88%

Gender

Male (43%)

Female (56%)

Faculty

32

Total faculty

Full-time - 31

Part-time - 1

Male (20)

Female (12)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Subduction, life in extreme environments, the marine nitrogen cycle, hurricane prediction, Antarctic ocean circulation
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 215 South Ferry Road
Narragansett, RI  02882
United States

Contact Dr. Paula Bontempi
Dean
Email: paulabontempi@uri.edu
Phone: 401-874-6222

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