343 Master's degrees in Marine Science

The Marine Studies programme at the University of Auckland is an advanced postgraduate qualification designed for those with a background in science. This 18-month, full-time course offers a public study mode, focusing on cross-disciplinary research and environmental management within the diverse marine sector.

The University of Texas at Austin Marine Science Institute advances knowledge of coastal and blue water oceans with exceptional research, innovative teaching, and diverse public outreach programs. The Marine Science MSc program is offered at University of Texas at Austin. 

Environmental Science, Marine and Estuarine Science from Western Washington University is offered through Huxley College of the Environment, the Department of Biology, and Shannon Point Marine Center. 

The Master of Marine Affairs at the University of Rhode Island is a comprehensive nine-month, full-time programme. This degree focuses on interdisciplinary analysis for coastal management and policy. Students engage in rigorous study on the Kingston Campus to prepare for leadership roles in environmental governance.

The M.Sc. in Oceans and Fisheries at the University of British Columbia is a research-intensive programme delivered in person at the Vancouver campus. This full-time public study mode course typically lasts 2.7 years, focusing on interdisciplinary training in marine and freshwater science for sustainable resource use.

The Marine Science and Oceanography M.S. at Florida Atlantic University is a comprehensive postgraduate programme designed for advanced research. This full-time degree focuses on coastal and nearshore environments, providing students with expert skills in oceanographic science and independent inquiry over a standard duration.

The Aquatic Biology and Fisheries at University of Iceland emphasizes freshwater and marine ecology and fisheries in sub-Arctic environments. 

The Fisheries and Mariculture Program at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi offers an M.S. degree with a choice of emphasis in either fisheries or marine aquaculture.

The Marine Biological Resources (Erasmus Mundus) programme offered by the University of Algarve covers a wide, yet consistent, range of subjects related to the sustainable use of marine biological resources.

Highly interdisciplinary, the Coastal and Marine System Science (CMSS) degree program at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is designed to serve graduate students with diverse backgrounds in natural, computational & social sciences, and engineering. 

The program leading to the MS and PhD degrees in Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources is an interdisciplinary program with core faculty drawn from the School of Food and Agriculture, the School of Marine Sciences, School of Biology and Ecology, the School of Economics, and the College of Engineering at The University of Maine. 

The MSc in Marine Mammal Science at the University of St Andrews prepares students for professional careers in the research and conservation of marine mammals. It is the only research-focused MSc degree in this popular subject worldwide, and is taught by leading experts at the Sea Mammal Research Unit and the Scottish Oceans Institute.

This Marine Science programme at California State University East Bay provides the opportunity for students to acquire a practical and theoretical education in the marine sciences to prepare them for careers as marine specialists, scientists, and teachers. 

J​acksonville University's Master of Arts/Science in Marine Science degree program is designed to provide graduates with the specific knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in a variety of marine-related positions in industry, government and education, or for entry into doctoral marine science programs.

The Marine and Environmental Biology M.S. at Nicholls State University is a full-time, thesis-based programme. Students engage in advanced research across Louisiana’s coastal ecosystems. This degree typically spans two years, providing expert training in state-of-the-art laboratories and diverse field sites for scientific careers.

The Arctic and Subarctic Futures master programme at Memorial University of Newfoundland is a two-year, interdisciplinary course delivered in a public study mode. It focuses on Northern-led research and Indigenous pedagogies, offering students a unique opportunity to engage with land-based learning in Labrador.

Do you want to study at a marine biology university in Norway, and get a solid foundation for your further career, both nationally and internationally with a master’s in marine science? Then the Master of Science in Ocean Resources at Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) could be the perfect choice for you.

The Digital Transformation in Shipping programme from North Kent College is a professional development course exploring technology in shipping.

The M.S. degree program in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences - Fisheries Sciences at South Dakota State University is intended to educate students for management-level positions with state and federal agencies, private companies, and for the pursuit of higher academic degrees.

The Coastal and Marine Engineering and Management programme at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is a collaboration between five universities from four countries. Each student will get to study at three or four of the partner universities.