Physical Oceanography is one of many curricular programs that Scripps has to offer. Other curricular groups are Applied Ocean Science, Biological Oceanography, Climate Sciences, Geological Sciences, Geophysics, Marine Biology, and Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry. Interdisciplinary studies are encouraged. Candidates for admission to Scripps in physical oceanography should have a bachelor's or master's degree in physics, engineering, or mathematics. A scholastic average of B or better in upper-division courses, or prior graduate study, is required.
Applications are available.
Applications are due the first week of January for admission starting in the Fall.