At Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada, Oceanography (PhD) is offered as a doctorate in Marine Science programme. The programme runs for 5 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 7,338 per year (CAD 7,338 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Marine Science
Duration: 5 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 7,338 / year
International tuition: CAD 7,338 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The Doctor of Philosophy in Oceanography at Dalhousie University trains researchers in the physical, biological, chemical, and geological study of the ocean. Based in Halifax, a major centre for oceanographic research in Canada, the program gives candidates access to research vessels, laboratories, and collaborations with government and industry partners. Students undertake an original, supervised research project addressing questions in areas such as coastal and open-ocean processes, marine ecosystems, and ocean-climate interactions, culminating in a doctoral dissertation. The program is delivered in person and offered full-time, with a standard length of five years or longer to completion, including coursework, candidacy milestones, and dissertation defense. Graduates are prepared for research careers in academia, government ocean science agencies, and industry. Admission requires applicants to meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies' minimum entrance requirements together with the Department of Oceanography's own program-specific admission criteria.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet Dalhousie University's Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum entrance requirements, which include a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (a B average) on a 4.0 scale in the final 60 credit hours of a relevant degree, as well as the Department of Oceanography's own program-specific admission criteria. Applicants whose first language is not English must meet Dalhousie's English language proficiency requirements for graduate applicants, such as an IELTS Academic score of 7.0 or a TOEFL iBT score of 92 (or 4.5 on the 1-6 scale used from January 2026).
