Academic Programs


Department Of Physical Oceanography, Cochin University Of Science And Technology  - Ph. D.
Ph. D.

Duration: Minimum 3 years.

Nature of Programme: Part-time or Full time

Professional/Non-professional : -

Intake (Seat): As per available vacancy

Admission: Through DAT (Department Admission Test). Those who have fellowships (CSIR, UGC, and others) are exempted from the test.

Department Of Physical Oceanography, Cochin University Of Science And Technology  - M. Tech. Ocean Technology
M. Tech. Ocean Technology

Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)

Nature of Programme: Regular-day

Professional/Non-professional: Professional

Intake (Seat) : 12

Eligibility: M Sc degree in Oceanography/Meteorology/ Marine Geology / Marine Geophysics /Physics/ Mathematics/ Climate Science/Earth Sciences/Space Physics/ or M.Sc. (Tech.)Degree in Marine Geophysics or B.E/ B Tech degree in Civil Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Naval Architecture and Ship Building, Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering/Environmental Science/ Environmental Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA from any recognized University or Institution with preference to a valid GATE Score. A valid GATE score in any of the subjects mentioned above as the second paper. In the absence of applicants with GATE, others can also be considered on the basis of performance in Departmental Admission Test.

Admission: Through GATE score and DAT (Department Admission Test). Candidates with valid GATE scores are given first preference and are exempted from DAT. Notification in Jan-Feb. Visit IRAA, CUSAT

Programme Outcomes (PO):

  1. Bridging the knowledge of basic sciences and technologies to understand various natural phenomena.

  2. Identifying, formulating and analysing research problems.

  1. Developing analytical and computational skills to address challenges in environmental issues

Programme Specific Outcomes (PSO):

  1. Acquire knowledge in the areas of ocean engineering, marine hydrodynamics, satellite remote sensing and advanced marine technology.
  2. Demonstrate expertize in the operation of state-of-the-art instrumentations in ocean observations, data acquisition, analysis and interpretation in Ocean Engineering.
  3. Apply numerical models for ocean engineering issues.
  4. Execute scientific projects in oceanography & ocean technology and demonstrate the project outcome through presentation and publications.
Department Of Physical Oceanography, Cochin University Of Science And Technology  - M. Sc. Oceanography
M. Sc. Oceanography

Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)

Nature of Programme: Regular-day

Professional/Non-professional: Professional

Intake (Seat) : 15

Minimum required qualification: B.Sc. degree with Physics/ Mathematics as the main subject with 55% marks. Those with Mathematics as the main subject should have studied Physics as one of the subsidiaries and vice-versa.

Admission: Through CAT (Common Admission Test). Notification in Jan-Feb. Visit IRAA, CUSAT

Programme Outcomes (PO):

  1. Bridging the knowledge of basic sciences and technologies to understand various natural phenomena.

  1. Identifying, formulating and analysing research problems.

  2. Developing analytical and computational skills to address challenges in environmental issues

Programme Specific Outcomes (PSO):

  1. Attain knowledge in the areas of ocean dynamics, ocean remote sensing, air-sea interaction, coastal processes, ocean modelling and climate sciences.
  2. Develop proficiency in data acquisition, analysis and visualisation using computer programming and data analytics softwares.
  3. Design and execute scientific projects in advanced multi-disciplinary topics of oceanography and publication of its output.
  4. Develop scientific skills to address ocean-related natural hazards and climate change.