Stony Brook,
NY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Marine, Atmospheric, and Sustainability Sciences in Stony Brook United States | Stony Brook University, SUNY
Stony Brook University, SUNY
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Stony Brook United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,490
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The doctoral program equips students to autonomously investigate and solve complex challenges in oceanography and atmospheric science. The curriculum begins with foundational core courses (shared with master's students), then enables learners to customize their advanced studies, fostering independent problem-solving skills. This Marine and Atmospheric Sciences doctorate prepares graduates to pursue academic careers, lead research initiatives at government or private institutions, and manage scientific programs at NGOs. Applicants can enter the Ph.D. track without holding a master's degree, with most candidates finishing their doctorate within 5-6 years.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A. Completion of a B.A. or B.S. with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 (B),
B. Acceptable scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test,
C. Acceptable scores on the TOEFL (paper: 600, computer: 230, iBT: 90) or IELTS (6.5) for foreign students,
E. Three letters of recommendation,
F. Official transcript(s),
All applications should be submitted electronically through the Graduate School.
For admission to the M.A. program, students must have completed at least 4 semester college courses in math or science, including at least one course in biology.
There are two tracks in the M.S. and Ph.D. programsone in Marine Sciences and one in Atmospheric Sciences. Students should indicate which track they wish to pursue on their applications.
For admission to either the M.S. or Ph.D. graduate programs in Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, the following are normally required:
A. B.A. or B.S. degree in atmospheric sciences, biology, chemistry, geology, mathematics, physics, or other suitable science discipline, the course work equivalent to obtain such a degree,
B. Two semesters of coursework in mathematics through calculus, physics, and chemistry, and as appropriate to specialization area, biology, chemistry, physics, geology, or math, with advanced work in at least one of these disciplines,
In their personal statements, all students should state why they wish to enter the specific SoMAS graduate program and what career they hope to embark upon. In addition, M.S. and Ph.D. students should provide an indication of both the specific research areas they would like to address and potential faculty advisors. Obtaining a position in specific research laboratories is very competitive, so applicants are encouraged to contact potential advisors prior to submitting their application. An applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 point scale.
B. Acceptable scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test,
C. Acceptable scores on the TOEFL (paper: 600, computer: 230, iBT: 90) or IELTS (6.5) for foreign students,
E. Three letters of recommendation,
F. Official transcript(s),
All applications should be submitted electronically through the Graduate School.
For admission to the M.A. program, students must have completed at least 4 semester college courses in math or science, including at least one course in biology.
There are two tracks in the M.S. and Ph.D. programsone in Marine Sciences and one in Atmospheric Sciences. Students should indicate which track they wish to pursue on their applications.
For admission to either the M.S. or Ph.D. graduate programs in Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, the following are normally required:
A. B.A. or B.S. degree in atmospheric sciences, biology, chemistry, geology, mathematics, physics, or other suitable science discipline, the course work equivalent to obtain such a degree,
B. Two semesters of coursework in mathematics through calculus, physics, and chemistry, and as appropriate to specialization area, biology, chemistry, physics, geology, or math, with advanced work in at least one of these disciplines,
In their personal statements, all students should state why they wish to enter the specific SoMAS graduate program and what career they hope to embark upon. In addition, M.S. and Ph.D. students should provide an indication of both the specific research areas they would like to address and potential faculty advisors. Obtaining a position in specific research laboratories is very competitive, so applicants are encouraged to contact potential advisors prior to submitting their application. An applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 point scale.
Tuition
USD
24,490