该课程提供通往理科硕士和哲学博士学位或淡水和海洋科学博士学位的课程。本质上是跨学科的，每个个性化的学习计划都提供水生科学方面的研究生培训并整合相关科学。该计划的注册学生由英国文学与科学学院，工程学院，农业与生命科学学院以及兽医学院多个系的教职人员提供建议。麦迪逊大学在世界范围内被公认为是湖泊学和水生生态领域的领导者。森林学和海洋科学计划于1962年作为海洋学和森林学计划开始。该计划结合了来自多个领域和部门的研究和教学，以加深对水生系统的认识，即水生系统的起源，居民，现象及其对人类生活的影响。该研究生课程侧
The Freshwater and Marine Sciences (FMS) Graduate Program offers curricula leading to the master of science and doctor of philosophy degrees in freshwater and marine sciences. Interdisciplinary in nature, each individualized program of study provides graduate training in aquatic sciences and integrates related sciences. Students enrolled in the program are advised by faculty in several departments in the College of Letters & Science, the College of Engineering, the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, and the School of Veterinary Medicine.<br><br>UW–Madison is recognized worldwide as a leader in the field of limnology and aquatic ecology. The FMS Program began in 1962 as the oceanography and limnology program. The program combines research and teaching from several fields and departments to develop a greater understanding of aquatic systems—their origins, inhabitants, phenomena, and impact on human life.<br><br>The FMS Program emphasizes limnological studies and is based on the premise that limnology and marine sciences are integrated fields requiring a broad base in the fundamental disciplines. Students may specialize in limnology or in marine sciences, or they may focus on processes common to both environments.<br><br>Study plans are individually tailored for each student by a guidance and evaluation committee composed of at least five faculty members including the major professor. The committee guides the student in developing study plans, research, and career goals.