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.

Graduate Students - Research Opportunities at the FSUCML

The FSU Coastal and Marine Laboratory has tentatively scheduled its Overnight Big Bend Explorama Extravaganza (OBBEE) for Friday and Saturday, September 5-6, 2008. The goal of the OBEE is to provide FSU graduate students in Oceanography and the Ecology and Evolution section of the Department of Biological Science with an introduction to research opportunities at the FSUCML and the Big Bend coastal region. The Lab provides a shuttle from the King Building with return on Saturday, the overnight stay, and three meals. For more information, contact the FSUCML .

Applicant Information

Applicants to the Florida State University Department of Oceanography are encouraged to contact faculty members directly whose research interests and expertise correspond to their own. The department admits students based on faculty sponsors.

Generally, graduate students in the FSU Department of Oceanography doctoral program and thesis masters program are supported by research grants or teaching assistantships. The Oceanography Fellowship Program recognizes outstanding new applicants for graduate study in the department. For additional information on the Florida State University admission process, contact the university online at: www.fsu.edu/students/.

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 contact Michaela Lupiani, Academic Coordinator at or (850) 644-7443.