UNCW is an internationally recognized leader in coastal and marine science education and research, and the first university in the U.S. to offer a Bachelor of Science degree focused on coastal engineering.
The Coastal Engineering program teaches students to address issues affecting coastal communities around the world through the application of geological and physical oceanography, coastal management curriculum, applied physics, and civil and ocean engineering fundamentals. The program leverages the university's expertise in earth and ocean sciences, physical oceanography and environmental science, as well as the regional and geographic distinctiveness of coastal North Carolina.
The program focuses on foundational courses and specialized coursework in coastal engineering and marine sciences. Students have the opportunity to experience extensive field research in the area's waterways and coastal habitats under the direction of faculty scholars and access to state-of-the-art facilities, including the UNCW Center for Marine Science (CMS).
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