Academics

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Academics

Combining traditional faculty and program strengths in oceanography, marine biology and ocean engineering with an emerging marine policy focus, the School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering provides its students with the scientific underpinnings of these disciplines while training them to contribute to and engage in scientifically-informed policy and resource management. Both the graduate and undergraduate degree programs and undergraduate minors are offered through programs that are integrated between the school and the appropriate colleges and departments at UNH.

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    Certificate Programs

    The University of New Hampshire offers several opportunities for graduate students to earn certificates to complement their degree and working professionals to augment their training.

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    Policy Minor

    Effective management of human activities in ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes areas is critical to our future, which includes the setting of public policy as it relates to these systems.

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    Undergraduate Programs

    The University of New Hampshire offers several programs for undergraduate students interested in a marine-related degree.

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    Graduate Programs

    The University of New Hampshire offers several programs for graduate students interested in an advanced marine-related degree.

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    Specialized Classes and Programs

    Several specialized courses are offered thru the University of New Hampshire in support of students with marine science and ocean engineering interests throughout the university.

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Programs of Study

Undergraduate Programs

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Graduate Programs

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Specialized Classes & Programs

Several specialized courses are offered thru the University of New Hampshire in support of students with marine science and ocean engineering interests throughout the university. These include the Marine Immersion course for incoming freshman and transfer students, basic and advanced research SCUBA courses, and the Ocean Projects course that pairs senior undergraduate students majoring in engineering and science with faculty to develop and carry out year-long research projects.