La Jolla,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Earth Sciences - Ocean Biosciences (Biological Oceanography) in La Jolla United States | University of California, San Diego
University of California, San Diego
|
La Jolla United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,118
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Biological Oceanography focuses on how marine life forms interact with each other and their surrounding physical and chemical conditions. Given the intricate nature of these relationships and the diverse methodologies involved, the field inherently bridges multiple scientific disciplines. Expertise in physical oceanography, marine chemistry, and various biological specialties is essential.
Studies in biological oceanography span vast ranges, from momentary exchanges between single organisms (measured in millimeters and seconds) to multi-decade fluctuations in widespread species populations. Researchers employ varied approaches, which may combine field studies, laboratory experiments, and computational simulations, even within a single observational framework.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
The following documents are required for a successful application:
Statement of Purpose
Submitted with electronic application
Maximum 2 pages, 2500 word limit, no smaller than 10-point font
State and justify your interest in research areas and Scripps faculty
Discuss why you are interested in these areas and how your experiences (academic or otherwise) are relevant to your continuing academic studies. Include any research experience or publications you have and list any skills not otherwise noted in your application.
Explain why you choose to become a graduate student and why you choose the Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
Demonstrated proficiency in the English language is required for all international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country in which English is a dominant language.
The minimum IELTS score is Band 7.0
The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 85 for the Internet Based Test and 64 for the Paper Based Test.
Successful applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or the equivalent from an accredited institution in the United States or from a recognized university-level academic institution abroad and at least a B average (3.0 GPA) or its equivalent by the time they enroll.
Statement of Purpose
Submitted with electronic application
Maximum 2 pages, 2500 word limit, no smaller than 10-point font
State and justify your interest in research areas and Scripps faculty
Discuss why you are interested in these areas and how your experiences (academic or otherwise) are relevant to your continuing academic studies. Include any research experience or publications you have and list any skills not otherwise noted in your application.
Explain why you choose to become a graduate student and why you choose the Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
Demonstrated proficiency in the English language is required for all international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country in which English is a dominant language.
The minimum IELTS score is Band 7.0
The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 85 for the Internet Based Test and 64 for the Paper Based Test.
Successful applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or the equivalent from an accredited institution in the United States or from a recognized university-level academic institution abroad and at least a B average (3.0 GPA) or its equivalent by the time they enroll.
Tuition
USD
29,118