Tallahassee,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Physical Oceanography in Tallahassee United States | Florida State University
Florida State University
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Tallahassee United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,993
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Physical Oceanography examines the dynamic relationship between oceans and the atmosphere, exploring how this interplay molds our planet.
Instructors mentor students as they investigate wave patterns, tidal forces, ocean currents, and variations in salinity and temperature, along with their impacts on weather systems and global climate. Additional research areas include how light and sound propagate through water and how oceans interact with their seafloor and coastal boundaries. This field demands foundational knowledge in geophysical fluid dynamics (analyzing fluid movement on a rotating sphere), traditional physics principles, and practical mathematics.
To earn a Ph.D., candidates must complete a minimum of 18 semester hours in subjects aligned with their specialization, beyond the standard M.S. prerequisites. These 18 hours will be tailored through collaboration between the student, their academic advisor, and their supervisory committee. These criteria apply both to students entering the Ph.D. program with a related M.S. degree and those holding an M.S. in Oceanography. Additionally, all candidates must complete 24 semester hours of dissertation research (OCE6980).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution, with a minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average (GPA) in all coursework attempted while registered as an upper-division undergraduate student working towards a bachelor's degree, OR
Any degree seeking student with at least a B.S. or B.A. degree in a basic science may apply to enter the Master's program. Most successful applicants without a Master's degree in oceanography or a closely allied field are accepted into the Master's degree program. However, such applicants, as well as applicants with Master's degrees in oceanography or a related field, may also apply directly to the Ph.D. program. Admission to the M.S. or Ph.D. program is granted upon a favorable majority vote of the faculty and upon agreement of a faculty member to act as a major professor.
Have each college or university you have attended send one official transcript. These documents are required from every university or college you have attended.
Statement of Interest: State your reasons for choosing this area of study and your academic goals. You may wish to include information about your academic background and experience.
Transcripts: Provide a scanned version of your transcripts or an unofficial copy of your transcripts.
Resum/CV: You may submit a resume if you like.
Letters of Recommendations: Arrange for three letters of recommendation from professors, mentors, and/or employers familiar with your academic and/or research
experience. In the on-line application system complete your recommendation providers information as directed. The application system will e-mail your recommendation providers and request that they submit a recommendation online. There is no set format for these
letters.
International students whose native language is not English are also required to achieve a score of 80 or better on the Educational Testing Service's Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and to take (and report scores to this department) the Test for Spoken English (TSE).
Internet based TOEFL (IBTOEFL): 80
Paper based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550
International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS): 6.5
Any degree seeking student with at least a B.S. or B.A. degree in a basic science may apply to enter the Master's program. Most successful applicants without a Master's degree in oceanography or a closely allied field are accepted into the Master's degree program. However, such applicants, as well as applicants with Master's degrees in oceanography or a related field, may also apply directly to the Ph.D. program. Admission to the M.S. or Ph.D. program is granted upon a favorable majority vote of the faculty and upon agreement of a faculty member to act as a major professor.
Have each college or university you have attended send one official transcript. These documents are required from every university or college you have attended.
Statement of Interest: State your reasons for choosing this area of study and your academic goals. You may wish to include information about your academic background and experience.
Transcripts: Provide a scanned version of your transcripts or an unofficial copy of your transcripts.
Resum/CV: You may submit a resume if you like.
Letters of Recommendations: Arrange for three letters of recommendation from professors, mentors, and/or employers familiar with your academic and/or research
experience. In the on-line application system complete your recommendation providers information as directed. The application system will e-mail your recommendation providers and request that they submit a recommendation online. There is no set format for these
letters.
International students whose native language is not English are also required to achieve a score of 80 or better on the Educational Testing Service's Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and to take (and report scores to this department) the Test for Spoken English (TSE).
Internet based TOEFL (IBTOEFL): 80
Paper based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550
International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS): 6.5
Tuition
USD
19,993