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Overview
University of Washington / School of Oceanography is located in Seattle, WA, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | Biological oceanography | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Chemical oceanography | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Physical oceanography | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Marine geology and geophysics | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Biological oceanography | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Chemical oceanography | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Physical oceanography | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Marine geology and geophysics |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 4 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
|
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Research project |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
110
Applied
23
Accepted
12
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 15th | Not reported | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | January 15 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
78
Total Graduate Students
20%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 2.56% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1.28% |
| White or Caucasian | 71% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 3.85% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 0% |
Gender
Male (48%)
Female (51%)
Faculty
52
Total faculty
Full-time - 48
Part-time - 4
Male (41)
Female (11)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Global climate change, hydrothermal vent systems, marine microbiology, marine and freshwater biogeochemistry, biological-physical interactions |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 9,500,000 |
Location & Contact
Address
Seattle, WA 98195
United States
United States
Contact
Russell McDuff
Phone: 206-543-2100
Phone: 206-543-2100
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