Program Overview

Marine Science Program

The Marine Science Program is designed to provide structured marine science courses for non-specialist students, enhancing their understanding of marine science and Taiwan's marine environment and cultivating future marine professionals.

Overview

The ocean plays a crucial role in regulating climate, affecting the environment, utilizing resources, and promoting sustainable development. In recent years, ocean science has become increasingly important worldwide. Taiwan is encircled by the ocean, which significantly impacts its people's lives, economy, culture, society, and sustainable development. Universities play a crucial role in promoting accurate ocean science knowledge, ensuring that future leaders and the public understand the ocean's importance.

Participating Departments

The Institute of Oceanography is responsible for coordinating this program. The teaching and research units involved include the Department of Atmospheric Sciences, the Department of Geosciences, the Department of Engineering Science and Ocean Engineering under the College of Engineering, the Department of Life Sciences, and the Institute of Fisheries Science under the College of Life Sciences.

Qualifications and Application Process

Prerequisite

• Applicants are required to be enrolled as students at National Taiwan University.
• Undergraduate applicants must have completed a minimum of one year of study.

Application Components

• Application form of Marine Science Program with signatures from the chair and dean of their affiliated department and college.
• Full academic transcript

Application Procedure

• Check Application Deadline
• Apply online
• Submit required documents to the Institute of Oceanography
• The Institute of Oceanography will announce accepted applicants within one month of the application deadline.

Degree Requirements

• Students must earn a minimum of 15 credits, including a minimum of 6 credits for compulsory courses and a minimum of 9 credits for optional courses.
• At least 7 credits should be from courses outside of the compulsory curriculum of the student's major or minor.

Course Requirements

The total credits required for this program are at least 15 credits. Among these, students must complete 6 credits of required courses and choose 9 credits of elective courses. Additionally, at least 7 credits must be earned from courses that are not part of the student's major, department, minor, or affiliated departments.

Required Courses

• Select at least 6 credits from the following courses:
  • Marine Monitoring and Technology (2)
  • Introduction to Marine Geology (1)
  • Introduction to Biological Oceanography (1)
  • Introduction to Chemical Oceanography (1)
  • Introduction to Physical Oceanography (1)
  • Introduction to Marine Science (2)

Elective Courses

• The student is required to take a minimum of 9 credits of elective courses. These courses may be chosen from those designated with 'U' codes offered by the Institution of Oceanography or courses related to oceanography from other departments.
• Additionally, students have the option to take up to 3 courses, totaling 6 credits, from the Department of Atmospheric Science, Geoscience, Engineering Science and Ocean Engineering, as well as Life Science and the Institute of Fisheries Sciences.

Procedure for Issuing Certificates

Before graduation, students who meet the requirements should submit the Oceanography Degree Program Certificate Application Form, along with full official transcripts (both in Chinese and English), to the Office of the Institute of Oceanography one month before their graduation date. After approval by the program committee and endorsement by the Dean of Academic Affairs and the President, the Director of the Institute of Oceanography will issue the "Oceanography Degree Program" certificate.

Notes

• Students enrolled in the program who have met the graduation requirements of their department (or institute) but have not completed the required credits of the program may apply for an extension of their study period up to one year from the Office of Academic Affairs.
• Undergraduate students enrolled in the program who have not yet completed the program requirements may continue in the program as graduate students at the university. Credits already earned will be included in the total credit count.