128 Master's in Marine Science in North America

Dalhousie University's Master of Marine Management is a unique graduate-level education for ocean managers. With this degree, you’ll be well-suited to positions in policymaking, environmental assessment, advising special projects and/or programmes, research, education, and planning in the broad area of marine affairs.

The Master of Science in Marine Biology degree at Northeastern University is a professional master's program designed to provide students with a strong foundation in marine research, conservation, oceanography, and policy.

The goal of the Marine, Estuarine and Environmental Sciences course at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is to train students with career interests in some aspect of environmental science involving terrestrial, freshwater, marine, or estuarine systems and leads to both the Ph.D. and M.S. degrees.

The Master of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology degree delivered by Colorado State University is one of the top programs in the U.S., and over 2,400 of our alumni are working to resolve natural-resource related issues. 

The graduate program in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University is nationally and internationally recognized as a leader in research and teaching.  

The Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering programme at the University of Michigan offers advanced technical training for maritime professionals. This master degree provides a comprehensive curriculum in ship design and marine systems. Delivered via a public study mode, it prepares students for leadership in the global maritime sector.

The Marine Science M.S. at California State University Monterey Bay is a prestigious postgraduate programme delivered in partnership with Moss Landing Marine Labs. This full-time degree offers unparalleled research opportunities near Monterey Bay, providing the professional skills needed for advanced careers in the marine sector.

The marine industry needs engineers with advanced degrees and offers them high-paying career opportunities. We offer a master degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at the University of New Orleans. 

The Marine Sciences programme at California State University Stanislaus is a Master of Science degree delivered in collaboration with Moss Landing Marine Laboratories. This full-time, research-focused course offers extensive field study and laboratory work, preparing students for professional roles as marine specialists.

The Natural Resources - Fisheries Conservation and Management program from The University of Arizona prepares you to develop solutions to interdisciplinary challenges in natural resources conservation and management. 

Marine Biology is an exciting area of graduate study at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. The Marine Biology Program is designed for students with an interest in one or several sub-disciplines of marine biology who wish to pursue careers in higher education, government, or private industry. 

Students graduating from the Marine Science and Technology program receive a joint degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, and Lowell.

The Marine Biology graduate program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks focuses on the ecology, physiology and biochemistry/molecular biology of marine organisms. 

The mission of the graduate Marine Science program at The University of Alabama is to foster the development of the next generation of scientists by providing a strong technical background, a sound grasp of current scientific problems, and the analytical skills needed to address such problems. 

The Professional Masters Program in Aquaculture at University of Miami focuses on the environmental, technological, social, economic, legal, and political aspects of sustainable aquaculture.

The track in Coastal Zone Management at University of Miami will introduce participants to the legal and governance frameworks in this increasingly important discipline. 

The University of Miami School of Law and the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science (RSMAS) offer a joint degree program in Law and Marine Ecosystems and Society.

The Marine Studies Fisheries Resource Management programme at Memorial University of Newfoundland is a master level course delivered in a public study mode. Over two years, students gain multidisciplinary expertise in biology and economics to manage global fisheries resources through this flexible online curriculum.

The Marine Affairs programme at the University of Rhode Island is a full-time, two-year Master of Arts degree. Based at the Kingston Campus, this course provides an interdisciplinary analysis of coastal management. Students gain the essential skills required for effective environmental policy and marine governance roles.

Marine-Estuarine-Environmental Sciences (MEES) is an inter-institutional graduate program of the University of Maryland whose mission is to educate students to become the scientific leaders and problem-solvers of the future.