The masters in Ocean & Earth Science integrated curriculum uses active learning by promoting research and education. It is designed to give graduates the skill sets to prepare them for a range of careers in academia, and the public and private sectors. The graduate program in OEAS draws from the strength of our diverse faculty and their active research programs that span the globe. Graduate students have the opportunity to take part in research projects among a broad suite of field sites from the local waters of the Chesapeake Bay to the polar regions.
Master of Ocean & Earth Sciences at Old Dominion University
Master of Ocean & Earth Sciences at Old Dominion University
Old Dominion University offers the Master of Ocean & Earth Sciences as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for ocean & earth sciences and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 28, 2027.
About Master of Ocean & Earth Sciences
- Our graduate students present their research at national conferences, including the American Geophysical Union, Ocean Sciences and the Geological Society of America meetings
- Community building is a strong aspect of graduate life in our Department thanks to our active Graduate Student Organization
- Many of our graduate students participate in sea-going research expeditions around the world
- We have faculty doing active research from here in Hampton Roads to the Arctic and Antarctic
Disciplines
College of Sciences
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Ocean & Earth Sciences at Old Dominion University
Entry Requirements
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Application and $50 fee
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Equivalent U.S. Bachelor's Degree
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All prior Secondary/High School or College/University transcripts along with Diploma or Leaving Certificate.
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Demonstrated English Language Proficiency
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Financial Documentation (seeking F/J visas only)
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Passport identification
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Requirements & deadlines vary by program
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Standardized Test Results (GRE, GMAT, MAT, MCAT, PRAXIS)
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Essay/Personal Statement/Resume
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Letters of Recommendation
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Send all materials & correspondence to
International Admissions
Old Dominion University
2101 Dragas Hall
Norfolk, VA 23529 USA
Required Credentials
As a service to applicants, the Office of International Admissions evaluates all foreign academic credentials. All documents submitted during the application process become the property of Old Dominion University and cannot be returned.
- Transcripts, translations and standardized tests must be official, sealed, stamped by the institution or testing agency and sent directly to the Office of International Admissions at Old Dominion University.
- Testing authorities may include the Registrar or the Principal/Controller of Examinations.
- When English is not the language of instruction, academic transcripts are required in both English and one's native language. Certified official translations by a licensed or professional translator must accompany academic documents not written in English. Translations of official documents completed by the student will not be accepted.
- Once submitted, no additional documents can be uploaded through the online application. If you wish to include additional credentials, attach and send them directly to [email protected]. Please be sure your name and date of birth are clearly indicated in the email subject line.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 53
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 79
Career Opportunities after Completing Master of Ocean & Earth Sciences
Careers
Check out these ideas from ODU Career Development Services and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn–half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
$105,830
Median Salary
Study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth. May use geological, physics, and mathematics knowledge in exploration for oil, gas, minerals, or underground water; or in waste disposal, land reclamation, or other environmental problems. May study the Earth's internal composition, atmospheres, oceans, and its magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces. Includes mineralogists, crystallographers, paleontologists, stratigraphers, geodesists, and seismologists.
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
$87,660
Median Salary
Teach courses in environmental science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Hydrologists
Research the distribution, circulation, and physical properties of underground and surface waters; and study the form and intensity of precipitation, its rate of infiltration into the soil, movement through the earth, and its return to the ocean and atmosphere.
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary
$93,200
Median Salary
Teach courses in forestry and conservation science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Ocean & Earth Sciences at Old Dominion University
Application Fee 50
How to Apply for Master of Ocean & Earth Sciences at Old Dominion University
Your Choice
The Common Application, which allows you to complete one application and designate it to be used for multiple institutions, OR the new Old Dominion University Application. The choice is yours.
Our Commitment
Whichever method you choose, the admissions staff at Old Dominion University is committed to processing your application in a timely manner. Questions concerning the admissions process may be directed to [email protected], 757-683-3685. Questions relative to The Common Application need to be directed to the Help Center found at commonapp.org
Old Dominion University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Visit https://www.odu.edu/equity for more information.
Master of Ocean & Earth Sciences at Old Dominion University
Old Dominion University
United States of America, Aberdeen