Program Overview
The Applied Ocean Sciences at University of California San Diego is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Applied Ocean Sciences programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 31,732 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 31,732 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: San Diego, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Ocean Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Fluid Mechanics
- Fundamentals of Wave Physics
- Physical Oceanography
- Marine Geology
- Marine Chemistry
- Biological Oceanography
- Antennas and Their System Applications, Applied Additional Courses
- Electromagnetic Theory - Electromagnetics and Computational Methods for Electromagnetics,
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- B.S. and/or M.S. degree in engineering, physical sciences, or mathematics from an accredited college or university
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent)
- GRE General Test \xc2\xa0 (No required minimum score). Use institution code 4836 to report scores to UCSD.
- International applicants: Demonstrate English language proficiency
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 31,732 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 31,732 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 31,732 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 31,732 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of California San Diego directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of California, San Diego
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, United States
University of California, San Diego is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2013-12-17
- Start Date 2017-09-18
- Language English
- Duration 24 months