Overview

The Marine Science program at San José State University prepares students for careers in science, education and outreach, conversation, policy, and management, as well as the pursuit of doctoral degrees related to the marine sciences

Graduates with Marine Science from San José State University will:

Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental concepts in a particular category of oceanography and marine science.

Be able to synthesize and integrate across all of these fields, yet achieve a depth of understanding in the student’s individual specialty or field of study.

Demonstrate the ability to critically analyze scientific research, whether the student’s own research, or that performed by others.

Pose relevant scientific hypotheses or questions that may then serve to guide thesis research.

Demonstrate proficiency in the design and implementation of experiments or data collection methodologies to address specific hypotheses/questions.

Master the skills and tools of data collection and analysis (including analytical and statistical techniques as appropriate) specific to the student’s scientific field of study.

Demonstrate the ability to place one’s own research within the larger context of relevant field of scientific study and to clearly identify the implications of this research for that field.

Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication by being able to present research clearly and concisely. This includes thoughtful and thorough oral and written presentation of their thesis and their responses to questions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Marine Ecology

Geological Oceanography

Physical Oceanography

Chemical Oceanography

Biological Oceanography
Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Jose, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of Purpose - detailing (at a minimum) 1) why you want to study marine science, 2) why you want to attend MLML, 3) your background in marine science, 4) your specific research interests, and 5) what long-term goals you ultimately intend to pursue by attending MLML

CV/Resume

U.S. bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, or the completion of a 4-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized, accredited, and approved institution from a country outside of the U.S.
A 2.5 institutional or college cumulative GPA (from the 0.0 - 4.0 U.S. grading scale) in the last degree completed, or a 2.5 GPA in the last two years of full time study. Please note that individual program requirements may have a higher GPA requirement.
Good academic standing at the last institution attended.
English Language Proficiency Exam, if necessary.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20920 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20920 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

20920 USD / year

≈ 20920 USD / year

Additional Details

Non-Resident Fees are charged an additional $444 per unit.

Living costs

San Jose

United States

1740 - 3150 USD / month

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Graduates with Marine Science from San José State University will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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