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Graduate School of Oceanography

Narragansett, RI

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Overview

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

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree 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? Yes

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
57%

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

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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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