Hatfield Marine Science Center

Undergraduate Programs @ HMSC

Gain experiences directly related and applicable to your career interests in the marine environment. HMSC engages undergraduate and graduate students in research, teaching and learning in experiential courses and public outreach about current needs in and along the marine environment. These valuable programs provide the needed background and experiences to succeed in a rapidly changing transdisciplinary environment.

The traditional profile of undergraduates and graduates today in this challenging and rewarding environment is changing. We have students ranging in age from 15-87, single, married, with kids, and even grandkids. The reality is, a student pursuing science looks very different today, and as a result, provides wonderful diversity and perspective on our science that more closely represents our society. These differing backgrounds, combined with the academic opportunities at the center, provide a rich environment for learning and transformational experiences. 

Graduate Programs at HMSC

From genetics to trawling, microbes to whales, HMSC's graduate programs span the breadth of marine studies. Mentored by faculty and government agency scientists, students conducting research at HMSC gain real-world experience in transdisciplinary, interagency research. Exposure to a broad range of scientific collaboration enhances students’ knowledge and enriches their ensuing professional careers. While graduate students hail from a multitude of OSU Colleges and Departments, they share the experience of being part of a vibrant, interdisciplinary marine science community that continues far beyond commencement.