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Chemical oceanographers investigate the processes governing how elements and compounds are distributed across the atmosphere, oceans, coastal waters, and seafloor sediments. Students holding a bachelor's degree (B.S. or B.A.) in any core science discipline are eligible to apply for the Master's program. Typically, applicants without a prior Master's in oceanography or a closely related field are admitted into the Master's track. Both these candidates and those already holding relevant Master's degrees may alternatively apply directly to the Ph.D. program. Acceptance into either the M.S. or Ph.D. program requires faculty majority approval and a faculty member's commitment to serve as primary advisor. Ph.D. candidates must complete 18 additional credit hours in their specialization area beyond the standard M.S. requirements, with coursework determined collaboratively by the student, advisor, and supervisory committee. These stipulations apply equally to students entering with related Master's degrees and those with Oceanography M.S. degrees. Additionally, all doctoral candidates must complete 24 credit hours of dissertation research.