Gain a World of Experience

Hatfield Marine Science Center is expanding its curriculum to
support the next generation of multi-disciplinary problem solvers.

Undergraduate Programs @ HMSC

 

At Hatfield, you can gain experience directly related to coastal and ocean issues. Our academic programs engage students through research, teaching and experiential learning. Our courses explore coastal and ocean environments, fieldwork techniques, natural resource conservation and management issues. Take a deep dive into classes on fisheries, marine mammals and birds, sharks, public policy, education, outreach and much more.

Hatfield Highlights

  • Live on the coast while taking courses
  • Discover diverse coastal habitats through small, hands-on courses
  • Fulfill program requirements in a study abroad-style within Oregon
Underwater view of a jellyfish. Its thick, white tentacles are floating out from its body.

MAJORS @ A GLANCE

Students attending an outdoor marine science class gather near a rocky tide pool and listen to the instructor.

WINTER & SPRING

Marine science students wearing plastic yellow aprons, measure a seal on an exam table.

SUMMER

A research crew, wearing life vests and hard hats, hoists equipment onto a ship while out on stormy seas.

FALL

A group photo of college-aged students poising together outside of the Hatfield campus.

SCHOLARSHIPS & INTERNSHIPS

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR UNDERGRADS

The entrance door to a Hatfield dorm room. A metal frog decoration hangs from the door.

HOUSING

Night view of Marine Studies Building with lights on.

Marine Studies Building

Graduate Programs at Hatfield

  

From genetics to trawling, microbes to whales, Hatfield graduate programs span the breadth of marine studies.

Mentored by faculty and government agency scientists, students conducting research at Hatfield gain real-world trans-disciplinary, interagency research experience. Exposure to a broad range of scientific collaboration enhances students’ knowledge that will enrich their professional careers. Though 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.

A microscopic view of phytoplankton

INTEGRATIVE BIOLOGY

A close up view of gloved hands measuring a seal during a medical an examination.

FISHERIES/WILDLIFE

A net filled with razor clams

MARINE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

A close up view of a pile of Dungess crabs at market.

APPLIED ECONOMICS

An underwater view of a Copper Rockfish swimming in a reef.

VETERINARY MEDICINE

A young female teacher works with a young student in a science lab. She is pouring liquid into a container explaining the process to her student.

EDUCATION

PRECOLLEGE PROGRAMS

  

  

Located on the Hatfield campus, Oregon Sea Grant's marine education program offers formal classes and labs for students of all ages. The Oregon Coast STEM Hub, also located at Hatfield, provides rigorous professional development support for educators. These programs are dedicated to increasing marine science literacy in the classroom and daily life for people of all ages and backgrounds.

Our pre-college programming also includes partnerships with OSU and affiliated groups statewide, including SMILE and OSU PreCollege Programming.

A broad range of formal and informal learning opportunities are available to the nearly 100K adults and children who visit the Hatfield Visitor Center which is operated by Oregon Sea Grant. All programs are built around marine science, tied to state and national STEM standards, and offer opportunities for learning, exploration and fun.

A young boy looks closely at the skelton of a sealion.

MARINE K-12

A group of 3D printed shapes stand on a table.

OREGON COAST STEM HUB

A closeup view of a brightly colored Remote Operated Vechical for underwater use sitting on a table.

OSU PRECOLLEGE PROGRAMS