Oceanography (PhD)
Gain oceanography research experience that has real-world impact and explore Canada's premier location for oceanographic research and education.
Why choose this program?
Our research has real-world results: from moving shipping lanes in the Bay of Fundy and protecting endangered right whales, to collecting valuable data from the ocean that helps us to better understand climate change and predict the weather.
Careers
Opportunities include careers in industry, government agencies, and private institutions. Academia, research and development, consulting, policy, management, and alternative careers in fields such as journalism and medicine are just a few of the areas influenced by the oceanographic community.
Admission requirements
You'll need to meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirements as well as any program-specific admissions requirements before you can apply.
Financial information
At Dalhousie, we want our students to focus on their studies, rather than worry about their personal finances. We offer competitive tuition rates and funding programs to support graduate students in almost all of our degree programs.
Program options
Thesis: Pursue independent and original research guided by a supervisor to develop and defend your thesis.
All graduate programs at Dalhousie are collaboratively delivered by a home Faculty and the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
