Santa Cruz,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Ocean Sciences in Santa Cruz United States | University of California, Santa Cruz
University of California, Santa Cruz
|
Santa Cruz United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,366
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Ocean Sciences Department provides Master of Science and Doctoral degree programs. These graduate programs equip students for careers in research, education, and environmental fields, emphasizing collaborative, interdisciplinary methods while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through faculty development, peer mentorship, and structured initiatives, we commit to ensuring every student's achievement in our program.
Admission requires clear evidence of exceptional academic performance and research potential. Prospective students should hold an undergraduate degree in a relevant specialty area (such as Biology, Marine Biology, Geology, Earth Sciences, Chemistry, or Physical Science) or demonstrate equivalent coursework. Applicants without these degrees must prove they've completed necessary preparatory classes. For both Master's and Ph.D. programs, prerequisites include at least two quarters or semesters each of calculus, chemistry, biology, and physics, plus one course in earth sciences/geological principles and statistics/biostatistics.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A cumulative or overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale in the last two years of undergraduate education. This should be displayed on your official academic records.
Unofficial transcripts are accepted for the application process Upload your unofficial transcripts in the online application Official copies are not currently required for the application only for accepting an offer of admission however we reserve the right to change this requirement at any time.
A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited university awarded conferred prior to the quarter in which admission is sought.
Applicants with a three-year undergraduate degree must also hold a post graduate diploma Masters-Degree or a higher degree.
Internet-based TOEFL minimum acceptable scores.
89 for applicants to the Applied Mathematics Biomolecular Engineering and Bioinformatics Computational Media Computer Science and Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering Natural Language Processing and Statistical Sciences programs.
83 for applicants to the Human Computer Interaction program
83 for all other programs.
Other TOEFL minimum acceptable scores.
Computer-based 230.
IELTS, a minimum overall score of 7 from the IELTS test is required for admission.
Paper based 570.
Tuition
USD
27,366