The emphasis is on the resolution of key scientific issues through novel technological development.
The curricular group's science focus is complemented by parallel Applied Ocean Science programs in both the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) and the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) departments. Students have access to professors, courses, and research facilities across all three departments.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Computational Ocean Acoustics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Turbulence and Mixing
- Environmental Fluid Mechanics
- Ocean Optics
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 85
- PTE Academic: 65
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- Candidates for admission should have a bachelor's (BS) or master's degree in one of the physical, biological, or earth sciences; in some cases a degree in mathematics or engineering science is accepted.
- A scholastic average of B or better (3.0) in upper-division courses, or prior graduate study, is required.
- In addition to the general requirements for admission to the PhD program, students are admissible to the AOS program with a strong background in physical science, engineering science, or mathematics.
- Three years of physics or engineering and three years of mathematics at college level are expected.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 51,459 AUD / year (≈ 36,477 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 51,459 AUD / year (≈ 36,477 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 30,154 AUD / year (≈ 21,375 USD / year)
Living costs
San Diego, United States: 1,975-3,463 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
