Admissions

We invite highly qualified students with a Bachelor or Master of Science degree in biology, chemistry, geology, physics, mathematics, engineering, or an ocean-related field, to apply for oceanography graduate study at Texas A&M University.

Students should apply for admission to the M.S. or Ph.D. program in oceanography and indicate specific interest in one of the four major divisions: biological, chemical, geological, or physical oceanography.

Students should have completed*:

• Math through Integral Calculus
• 1 year of Chemistry
• 1 year of Physics
• A survey course in Biology and/or Geology is recommended

Additional Requirements Include:

• The Texas A&M applications can be found at applytexas.org
• Official transcripts from all college level institutions attended, whether or not a degree was awarded.
• Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with your ability to conduct research and/or be successful in a graduate program are required. Recommendation Forms are available in PDF version. (see mailing address below for submitting these directly to the department)
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores; please use Institutional Code - R6003, Department Code - 0508.
• International students must also submit the following material:
  • The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores if applicable.
  • Statement of the award of the degree or diploma.

Deadlines for receipt of all materials:

• 1 January for consideration for fellowships, scholarships and assistanceships
• U.S. Students
  • 1 July is the last day for receipt of applications for the Fall
  • 1 December is the last day for receipt of applications for the Spring
• International Students.
  • 1 March is the deadline for the Fall
  • 1 August is the deadline for the Spring

Important Addresses:

If you have problems or questions with the application:

• Send an e-mail to Jana Corley, Academic Advisor II for the Department of Oceanography.
• For specific academic questions, contact the academic advisor of the section to which you are applying.

* Applicants with course deficiencies who are otherwise qualified may be admitted. They must make up the course deficiencies with grades of B or above.