The Graduate School of Oceanography offers a suite of masters programs, both on-campus and online, with various thesis requirements:
Master of Science (M.S.)
On-campus thesis program focused on biological, chemical, geological, or physical oceanography
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Master of Oceanography (M.O.)
An online or on-campus, non-thesis masters degree to apply ocean science and technology to solving real-world problems
Tracks: Fisheries science, coastal systems, ocean data/technology, general oceanography
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5th-Year Masters
The 5th-Year Master of Oceanography program is designed for URI students who want to enter GSO’s M.O. program while still an undergraduate and complete the degree in the year following completion of the Bachelor of Science.
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