MSc 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.

MSc Oceanography Highlights 

The candiadtes can check the hights of MSc Oceanography course given below.

The minimum eligibility criteria for admission in MSc Oceanography course is as follows:

• The candidate must hold a bachelors degree in Earth Sciences/ Oceanography/ Physics/ Chemistry/  Fishery Science or equivalent.

• The minimum percentage of admission ranges between 50% to 60%. 

MSc Oceanography Admission Process 

The students who are willing to take admission in MSc in Oceanography must meet the prescribed eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria to take admission in MSc in Oceanography is graduating in BSc with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognised university. They must have studied Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Applied Sciences, Fishery Science, Earth Science, and Agriculture as their subjects in graduation. The students must note that the admission criteria differs from college to college. While many colleges take admission on the basis of merit, there are certain reputed colleges and universities that take their own entrance examination for granting admission to MSc in Oceanography. The students must score well in their graduation that is the qualifying examination and entrance examination as well to confirm their seats for MSc in Oceanography. 

MSc Oceanography Entrance Exam

There are certain colleges in India which offer admission in MSc Oceanography through entrance exams. The common entrance examinations that are widely conducted for MSc Oceanography are mentioned below.

• CAT – Common Aptitude Test
• AUCET – Andhra University Common Entrance Test

MSc Oceanography Top Colleges 

The candidates can check the list of top colleges for MSc Oceanography mentioned below.

MSc Oceanography Syllabus for First Year

The candidates can check the combined syllabus of MSc Oceangraphy semester 1 and 2 below.

MSc Oceanography Syllabus for Second Year

The candidates can check the combined syllabus of MSc Oceangraphy semester 3 and 4 below.

After completing MSc in Oceanography can go for a research PhD 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

MSc Oceanography Salary

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 

MSc Oceanography Job Roles

We have provided a job roles and job description of MSc Oceangraphy graduates with the average salary below.