Education
Teaching at the Institute of Oceanography enfolds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science. Please carefully read the information on our website, before you decide to study Oceanography in Hamburg. Additionally we recommend to read the study path pages from the Universität Hamburg.
Bachelor of Science 'Geophysics/Oceanography'
The three-year study path for the Bachelor (BSc.) in Geophysics/Oceanography unites the approved fundamental physical basic education of the two former diploma paths. It satisfies modern requirements of a practical, methodical and theoretical oriented education.
Our pages provide more specific information about the BSc. General information can be found on the website of the Universität Hamburg.
- Bachelor of Science in 'Geophysics/Oceanography'
- General information of the Universität Hamburg (German only)
Master of Science 'Ocean and Climate Physics'
Following a BSc., you can advance your studies with a two-year Master of Science (MSc.) degree course in ocean and climate physics. Aims of the MSc. courses is a good scientific education, coupled closely to current scientific work of the institute. Students have the possibility to work in actual research projects, participate on research cruises and to evaluate data and models of physical processes on mainframe computers. The MSc opens wide possibilites on the international job markets in research instituitions and the economy. It is required for a doctors degree and hence a first step into an academic career.
Our pages provide more specific information about the MSc. General information can be found on the website of the Universität Hamburg.