M.Sc Oceanography - Course Overview
Duration: 2.0 yrs | Mode: Regular| Avg. Fees: 40,000 / Year
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About M.Sc Oceanography
Master of Science in Oceanography is a two-year postgraduate course offering a degree in the study of underwater world and sea. It mainly deals with the study of biological and physical properties of the oceans and how the underwater world differs from the land and their properties.
Oceanography is also known as the marine science and the professionals who study about oceans are known as oceanographers. Oceanography is a very research-oriented job as it required in-depth knowledge of oceans, its physical and chemical properties and how it affects the weather and the coastal areas.
Aspirants planning to pursue a career in marine science should possess good tolerance to motion and sea sickness, high endurance, and shall have adequate knowledge about oceans and other essential attributes. The program covers a wide range of subjects such as marine organisms, waves, ocean currents, the geology of the seabed, fluid dynamics, ecosystem dynamics, chemical substances at the sea floor etc.
M.Sc - Oceanography Syllabus
First Year:
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Introduction to Oceanography |
Micro sales in the Ocean |
Description of the Oceans |
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Physics in Marine Environment |
The relations of biology and chemistry |
Introduction to Oceanography Concepts |
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Geology in Marine Environment |
Practicals |
Chemical Tracer Distribution - Advection & Diffusion |
| Oceanic Data Interpretation | Physical Processes in Oceanography | Biological Oceanography |
Second Year:
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Laboratory and Field Experience |
Biology of Ocean |
Introduction to Field Oceanography |
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Current Challenges Faced by the Ocean |
Water Mass Identification, Temperature-Salinity Analysis |
Study of Physics |
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Field Trip |
Practicals |
Study of Geology and Chemistry |
| Data Collection, Interpretation and Presentation | Physical and Chemical Properties of Seawater & Marine Products | Marine Geology & Geophysics |
Career Options and Job Prospects
After completing M.Sc in Oceanography can go for a research Ph.D. degree for better salary packages and employment opportunities. Students can seek jobs and good opportunities both in public and private sector. The popular employment areas for oceanographers both in public and private sector are following:
- Geological Survey of India
- Department of Oceanography
- Oil India
- Meteoroloical Survey of India
The entry-level salary of an oceanographer is Rs. 4 lakh to Rs. 6 lakh, this figure may vary as per relevant experience and area of specialization. Listed below are suitable job profiles for oceanography postgraduates:
- Oceanographers
- Marine Biologist
- Marine Scientist
- Marine Geologist