The Ocean Engineering BS at Florida Atlantic University is designed for aspiring engineers eager to tackle the complex challenges of designing, building, and maintaining systems for marine environments. You will explore critical areas such as fluid dynamics, oceanography, and marine systems, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the principles that govern our oceans. This undergraduate degree is ideal for students passionate about naval architecture, offshore structures, underwater vehicles, and coastal infrastructure, providing a robust foundation in engineering science and its application to the maritime world.
You will study this program full-time on campus over four years, engaging in a curriculum that progresses from foundational engineering chemistry and calculus to specialized topics like strength of materials and structural analysis. Throughout your degree, you will participate in hands-on Ocean Engineering Labs and a culminating senior design capstone project, working alongside faculty on real-world engineering problems. Upon graduation, you will be prepared for diverse career paths in naval engineering, offshore energy, marine technology, and coastal management, equipped with the analytical and practical skills sought by industry leaders.