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The physical oceanography specialization within the Ocean & Earth Sciences B.S. program prepares students for careers or advanced studies in physical oceanography. This discipline focuses on examining ocean physics, including water movement and properties like temperature and salinity.
Graduates gain qualifications suitable for various positions with federal agencies, state institutions, local organizations, and private companies
The curriculum equips learners with foundational knowledge for pursuing graduate studies in oceanography, marine sciences, mathematics applications, and environmental sciences
With limited upper-level class sizes, undergraduates collaborate directly with faculty experts in their field
This program stands as Virginia's only offering of its kind