North Carolina State University (NC State, North Carolina State, NC State University, or NCSU) is a public land-grant research university in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1887 and part of the University of North Carolina system, it is the largest university in the Carolinas. The university forms one of the corners of the Research Triangle together with Duke University in Durham and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very high research activity".
North Carolina State University offers comprehensive Marine Science programs through its Department of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences. Taking an integrated, interdisciplinary approach, the program studies oceans, atmosphere, and land, with significant activities based at the coastal Center for Marine Sciences and Technology CMAST in Morehead City, providing direct access for research and education. Students can pursue Bachelor of Science degrees with various concentrations, as well as Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees, focusing on areas like biological, chemical, geological, and physical oceanography, coastal processes, and climate change. The curriculum emphasizes research, field experiences, and prepares graduates for diverse careers in science, government, and industry.
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