There
are a wide variety of interesting careers that
one can engage in with an advanced degree in
marine or environmental science. These include
the more traditional careers such as a university,
government, or industrial researcher as well
as other careers such as science writer, K-12
science teacher, staff member of environmental
organization, governmental policy advisor, or
environmental consultant.
There
are a number of excellent resources on the web
that can provide detailed career information
for the environmental sciences. These include:
Scripps
Institution of Oceanography Career Directory, a comprehensive
listing of career sites;
If
you are currently contemplating a career in
marine or environmental science, you need to
make sure you are adequately prepared before
entering graduate school. We have no specific
requirements for undergraduate course work because
marine science, by its nature, is multidisciplinary.
The best preparation would be rigorous training
in calculus and applied mathematics, physics,
chemistry, geology, biology and engineering.
Undergraduate degree programs in any of the
above areas should provide the student with
the necessary background to pursue a graduate
degree in one of the sub-fields of marine science
- biological, chemical, geological and physical
oceanography. Regardless of the student's choice
of a subfield, a strong background in mathematics
(through calculus), the basic sciences (e.g.,
chemistry, physics) and some experience with
computers is highly recommended. We realize
that not all students will have gained the ideal
undergraduate background for pursuing a graduate
degree in marine science. A panel of DMS faculty
will examine the transcripts of each applicant
to assess whether or not there are deficiencies.
Deficiencies will normally be made up during
the student's first year. If the deficiency
is too great the student will be advised to
acquire the necessary background before enrolling
in the program.
