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Memorial attracts numerous students due to our renowned ocean research programs and coastal location. This specialized curriculum offers interdisciplinary education in physics and oceanography, deepening students' understanding of marine environments. Ocean physics equips learners with fundamental principles for examining oceanic, atmospheric, and climatic systems, while bridging connections to meteorology, atmospheric studies, and environmental sciences.
Undergraduates frequently participate in physics research initiatives, gaining valuable summer employment opportunities and exceptional training for future careers in academic or industrial research settings. Memorial stands alone among Eastern Canadian institutions by providing physics studies with an oceanographic emphasis.
Professional pathways
Graduates with a bachelor's degree in ocean physics can pursue diverse career options such as:
marine science
weather forecasting
environmental management
Duration: Four years