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Overview
Students may pursue M.S., M.A., and Ph.D. graduate degrees. A graduate certificate program is available. Courses are offered on a trimester system. On campus courses are frequently held in the evening for the convenience of students and professionals. Online learning courses are also available. Many programs have a blended on-campus online format for courses.
This course of study is designed to equip students with a substantial understanding of the nature and ecology of marine life and grounding in the other overlapping areas of marine science. Program flexibility provides preparation for further graduate study, secondary education career enhancement, or employment in technical research institutions, government agencies, or environmental consulting firms. Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree in biology, oceanography, or a closely related field, including science education.
Expected learning outcomes are:
- Effective communication skills;
- A full understanding of the scientific method;
- A generalized knowledge in ecological, geological, chemical and biological concepts as they relate to the environment.
- A generalized knowledge of the natural and human-driven problems currently, and anticipated to, impact the marine environment.
- In-depth knowledge of a specific aspect of their major.
More information
Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
There are two tracks for completing an M.S. degree.
1. Capstone (45 credits)
All entering M.S. students are accepted under the Capstone degree track.
Curriculum Breakdown:
- 5 core courses (15 credits)
- 8 elective courses (24 credits)
- 2 semesters of capstone (6 credits)
Curriculum Breakdown:
- 5 core courses (15 credits)
- 5 elective courses (15 credits)
- 3 semesters of thesis (10 credits).
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Credits
45 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Biology Aquaculture & Fisheries View 867 other Masters in Biology in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 3
GRE® The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. It contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments. 4 (analytical)
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 79
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6
Other requirements
General requirements
Admission Requirements
- A conferred bachelors degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree for international applicants. Applicants that have earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution with an overall GPA of a 3.0 or greater will be considered for admission.
- An overall undergraduate GPA of 2.50 or greater on a 4.00 scale as reflected on official, final transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended.
- Applicants will be considered eligible for admission if their undergraduate GPA in the final 60 hours of their enrollment is a 2.50 or greater on a 4.00 scale.
Tuition Fee
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International
900 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 900 USD per credit and a duration of 18 months. -
National
900 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 900 USD per credit and a duration of 18 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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