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UCSD Graduate Department and Program Information
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Contact Information
| Website |
http://scrippseducation.ucsd.edu/Graduate_Students/ |
| Email |
siodept@sio.ucsd.edu |
| Campus Office |
22 OSB |
| Phone |
(858) 534-3206 |
| Fax |
(858) 534-7889 |
| Mailing Address |
Mailing Address for Fedex or UPS deliveries:
Old Scripps Building Room 22
8630 Discovery Way
La Jolla, CA 92037
All other Mail:
9500 Gilman Dr, Mail Code: 0208
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA, 92093-0208
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Basic Admissions Information
For specific admissions requirements, contact the department using the information above.
| Admissions Term |
Fall quarter admission only. |
| GRE |
GRE general test required. |
| GRE Subject Test |
Applicants to the Ocean Biosciences Program only should take one GRE subject test of their choice. All other applicants need not submit a subject test. |
| TOEFL or IELTS Exam |
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterruped year at a university-level institution in a country where English is the official language. |
| Letters of Recommendation |
3; no more than 5 accepted. UCSD online letter of recommendation template is recommended over paper letters. |
| Statement of Purpose Requirements |
1 to 2 pages typed, single spaced 10 point font (2500 word limit) |
| Specific Program Requirements |
Applicants to the Ocean Biosciences Program should take one GRE subject test of their choice. All other applicants need not submit a subject test. Checklist of courses located at http://scrippseducation.ucsd.edu/Graduate_Students/Prospective_Students/Application_Components
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Degrees and Majors
| Major |
Earth Sciences
Earth Sciences BS/MS applications ONLY: Your application will NOT be considered unless a Pre-Application has been approved by Earth Sciences. No pre-application is required for Ph.D. applicants.
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| Degrees |
Ph.D., B.S./M.S. (UCSD Students Only) |
| Major Code |
SI76 |
| Application Deadline |
January 2 |
| Specializations |
The Scripps Institution of Oceanography offers 3 main areas of study: Climate, Ocean, and Atmosphere; Geosciences of the Earth and Oceans; andOcean Biosciences. Applicants may select up to 2 areas for which they wish to be considered. For a description of each area, please see http://scrippseducation.ucsd.edu/Graduate_Students/Prospective_Students/Program_Areas. Further details on research areas can be found at http://sio.ucsd.edu/Research/Areas/. |
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