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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) Joint Program in Oceanography/Applied Ocean Science and Engineering is a five-year doctoral degree program. The combined strengths of MIT and WHOI provide research and educational opportunities in scientific and engineering disciplines that contribute to ocean science. Many students carry out interdisciplinary research. Only U.S. Naval Officers are admitted to the Joint Program for a master's degree. Increasing representation, having a diverse student body, and advancing inclusion are critical to the MIT-WHOI JP’s mission, and to the missions of both MIT and WHOI.
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Follow the thoughts and activities of Joint Program students at home and in the field. Are you interested in STEM? Study the ocean. Checkout these videos, blogs, and articles.
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The Online Application is Closed
The online application is closed for 2021 enrollment. The deadline to apply was December 15, 2020.
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For prospective students, COVID-19 impacts on the application process are available on the FAQs webpage.
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