| Major Code: 9081 |
Degree Awarded: Doctor of Philosophy |
| Delivery Mode(s): Classroom |
Admission Status: Graduate |
| Admission Materials: Letters of recommendation, résumé/CV, objectives, transcripts |
Location(s): Main campus - Melbourne |
The doctor of philosophy degree is offered to students who want to carry out advanced research in an area of existing faculty expertise. The doctoral degree is granted in recognition of high achievement in a program of study, required examinations and original research in the field of oceanography. Students may be admitted during any semester, but for optimal scheduling, the fall semester is recommended.
Admission Requirements
An applicant who has received a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mathematics, natural science, engineering or related fields is eligible to apply for admission to the doctoral program. All applicants should have a high scholastic record (minimum of 3.2 GPA based on a 4.0 scale). Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation and a résumé/CV. Included with the application should be a short, clear statement of the applicant’s interests and objectives. Although not required for admission, an on-campus interview is highly recommended.
General admission requirements and the process for applying are presented under Graduate Academic Information .
Degree Requirements
The doctoral degree is primarily a research degree and is conferred in part in recognition of research accomplishments. Each student must complete an approved program of coursework, pass the comprehensive examinations, write an acceptable research proposal and petition for admission to candidacy, complete a program of significant original research, prepare and defend a dissertation concerning the research, and present a seminar on the research. Each candidate is expected to publish a major portion of the dissertation in refereed national or international journals. A minimum of 18 credit hours of coursework and 24 credit hours of research and dissertation beyond a master’s degree is required. At least 18 semester credit hours of dissertation (OCN 6999) must be taken beginning with the term in which a student is admitted to candidacy.
General degree requirements are presented under Graduate Academic Information .
