PhD in Marine Science and Technology

Program Overview

It provides a solid foundation in natural and social sciences related to marine systems, prepares students for interdisciplinary research, and equips them for careers in academia, government agencies, or the private sector. The program emphasizes specialization in a specific area of concentration within marine sciences.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The PhD in Marine Science and Technology is an intercampus program offered at UMass Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, and Lowell. It emphasizes a broad, integrated approach to the study of marine sciences and related technologies. The program aims to provide students with a strong foundation in the natural and social sciences related to marine and coastal systems, preparing them for interdisciplinary studies and research. The program focuses on an area of concentration, allowing students to specialize in a specific field within marine science. Upon graduation, students are equipped for careers in academia as researchers and scholars, contributing to the application of their education in marine sciences, marine resource management, and marine economic development. They are also prepared for roles in governmental or private sectors.

Careers:

Graduates of the PhD in Marine Science and Technology program are prepared for careers in:

• Academia: As researchers and scholars, contributing to the application of their education in marine sciences, marine resource management, and marine economic development.
• Governmental and Non-governmental Agencies: Utilizing their expertise in marine science and technology to address environmental issues and manage marine resources.
• Private Sector: Applying their knowledge and skills in industries related to marine science, such as fisheries, aquaculture, and marine biotechnology.

Other:

• The program is fundamentally grounded in a broad, integrated approach to the study of marine sciences and related technologies.
• It helps students build a foundation in the natural and social sciences related to marine and coastal systems.
• The program prepares students for interdisciplinary studies and research focusing on an area of concentration.
• The program is offered at UMass Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, and Lowell.
• The program is designed to prepare students for a career in academia, with government and non-governmental agencies, or in the private sector.