The Ph.D degree follows the traditional path of original research in the field of oceanography. The emphasis areas are biological, chemical, geological, and physical oceanography, and the earth and geological sciences. Interdisciplinary studies are emphasized and an integral part of the student experience. The curricula are designed to prepare graduates for professional practice in their area of interest.
Program Highlights
What makes Oceanography at ODU unique?
Faculty do active research from here in Hampton Roads to the Arctic and Antarctic
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
Our graduate students present their research at national conferences, including the American Geophysical Union, Ocean Sciences and the Geological Society of America meetings
September 2025
College of Sciences
143 Oceanography and Physical Sciences Building,
NORFOLK,
Virginia,
23529, United States
Equivalent U.S. Bachelor's Degree
TOEFL iBT of 79 (550 paper based); IELTS overall band of 6.5; GRE Verbal Reasoning of 152, a GCSE or GCE score of "O" level pass in English; CPE grade of A, B, C.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
