Florida State University Department of Oceanography Graduate School

The Florida State University Department of Oceanography graduate program offers both master of science and doctor of philosophy graduate degrees in oceanography with specializations in biological, physical, geological, and chemical oceanography. Graduates from the Department of Oceanography hold many faculty positions in universities and colleges, as well as research posts in industry, private research institutions, federal and state laboratories, and regulatory agencies. The placement of our graduates attests to the quality and integrity of this fine oceanography graduate program.

The Department of Oceanography at Florida State University offers a non-thesis masters program in Aquatic Environmental Science for students who:

want rigorous scientific training but do not wish to pursue a research career.
intend to work at the interface of science and another field, for example, journalism, public policy, or planning.
are prospective or current employees of government and industry seeking careers in environmental or aquatic science.

Applicants to the non-thesis masters program in Aquatic Environmental Science should email Michaela Lupiani, Academic Coordinator, or call (850) 644-7443.