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Get A Master's In Oceanography

Oceanography is a broad, multidisciplinary science that integrates the expertise and skills of ocean scientists with that of engineers. Florida Tech’s master’s in oceanography is a research-centric program that focuses on the study of:

• Ocean currents and waves
• Coastal processes
• Planktonic, nektonic, and   benthic ecology
• Marine meteorology
• Hydro-acoustic applications
• Trace-metal pollution

Whether students want to develop a new way of restoring wetlands and shorelines, design solutions for managing the effects of pollution, or solve the mystery of Red Tides, a master’s in oceanography from Florida Tech provides training in some of the most diverse marine environments in the world. This master's-degree program is available in both thesis-based and non-thesis options.

Specializations

Studying for a master’s in oceanography at Florida Tech provides students options to specialize in these five areas:

• Biological Oceanography—Training with an emphasis on biological aspects including phytoplankton, zooplankton, coral reefs, harmful algal blooms, invasive species, and estuarine restoration.
• Chemical Oceanography—Studying pollutants to help reverse human damage to oceans, as well as marine and environmental chemistry, including bioremediation and elements integral for biological processes.
• Coastal Zone Management—Protecting and managing shorelines through research on local and global cause-and-effect relationships of human activities in the development and use of environmental resources in the coastal zone.
• Geological Oceanography—Discovering the topography and hydrology of the ocean through hands-on research on erosion control and coastal margins,  sedimentary  composition, and seafloor acoustics.
• Physical Oceanography—Using advanced mathematics, remote sensing, and engineering for quantitative analysis in research topics such as sea level, waves, currents, salinity, heat storage, and density.

Florida Tech's reputation for excellence in science and engineering education is based on a combination of rigorous curriculum and real-world research experiences. Our multidisciplinary approach to education gives students in the master’s program in oceanography extreme flexibility to tailor their degrees to their particular interests and career goals.