Milestones
Master of Science & Doctor of Philosophy in Marine Science
- Major Advisor and Declaration of Section (8 months)
- Advisory Committee and Research Topic Selection (9 months)
- Pre-Qualifying Interview (12 months for M.S.; 18 months for Ph.D.)
- Intent to Bypass Notification (submit before taking the Comprehensive Exam; for students seeking the M.S. bypass option, only)
- Comprehensive Exam (21 months; for Ph.D. students, as well as those seeking the M.S. bypass option)
- Request to Bypass (24 months; for those seeking M.S. bypass option)
- Qualifying Exam & Prospectus Defense (18 months for M.S., 30 months for Ph.D., including via bypass)
- Admission to Candidacy (24 months for M.S., 34 months for Ph.D.)
- Thesis or Dissertation Defense and Public Seminar Presentation (3 months prior to completion of degree requirements)
- Thesis or Dissertation Submission and Completion of Degree Requirements (36 months for M.S., 48, 60 or 72 months for Ph.D.)
- Graduation