Overview

Department of Marine Sciences / Department of Marine Sciences is located in Athens, GA, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Science (MS)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Teaching experience, field research experience

Admissions

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	February 1st	February 1st	Yes
Spring deadline	October 15th	September 1st	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Microbial ecology, biogeochemistry, polar biology, coastal ecology, coastal circulation
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address Marine Sciences Building 3636
Athens, GA  30602
United States

Contact Dr. Brian Binder
Director
Email: bbinder@uga.edu
Phone: 706-542-6408
Fax: 706-542-5888

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