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Graduate Program in Oceanography
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The Graduate Program in Oceanography is centered in the Institute of
Marine and Coastal Sciences, which serves as a focus of interdisciplinary
studies and research in estuarine, coastal and open-ocean environments.
A broad range of research opportunities are available, including: real-time
studies in the coastal ocean using advanced underwater instrumentation;
biological and geological processes at deep-sea hydrothermal vents; remote
sensing and ocean modeling; advanced underwater optics and fish behavior;
biodiversity and marine molecular biology; coastal geomorphology; organism-sediment
interactions; cycling of organic and inorganic materials in the ocean;
watershed ecosystems.
Degree Options
Candidates with a baccalaureate degree may apply for either the
Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy degree program. Detailed requirements
for both degrees, and for disciplinary options, are available from the
Graduate Director, or by clicking here.
Research Resources
The Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences, located on Rutgers’ Cook
Campus in New Brunswick, was established in 1989 to develop research programs
in marine and coastal sciences and to provide a center for the education
of marine scientists. The Center for Coastal and Environmental Studies,
Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology Extension Center, and the Division
of Pinelands Research are part of the Institute. The Institute is housed
in a state-of the-art research building which includes seawater, morphometrics,
molecular biology, remote sensing, ocean modeling and cartography laboratories.
Major equipment includes seawater flumes, a satellite receiving station,
a network of small (PCs), medium (Unix-based workstations) and large (16K-node
Connection Machine) computer platforms, and electron microscopes.
Financial Support
Graduate assistantships are available from sponsored research grants and
contracts awarded to the faculty. In addition, a limited number of state-supported
teaching assistantships and fellowships are available each year. All assistantships
and fellowships include a stipend (from $22,000 to $22,589 per year) and
full tuition remission. Virtually all full-time students who are accepted
receive financial aid.
Graduate Program in Oceanography
Contact Information
Email:
Phone: 732.932.6555 x500
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