Overview

Marine and Environmental Science from University of the Virgin Islands is designed as a two-year degree program. The first year is composed of core courses that students attend on the St. Thomas campus of the University of the Virgin Islands. The core courses (see courses under "Graduation Requirements" tab above) are designed to provide the broad theoretical and practical background and tools necessary for effectively conducting scientific research, managing natural resources and communicating the results of research and management decisions to various audiences.

Careers

Graduates of the program are prepared for a wide array of careers in academic, government, non-profit, and private sectors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physical and Ecological Processes along a Land-Sea Gradient

Research Methodologies and Tools

Natural Resource Management

Professional Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Marine Science Environmental Sciences

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Program Application online form.

Three (3) letters of recommendation must be completed by an evaluator and submitted through the web form by the application deadline.

A curriculum vitae (cv) or résumé must be submitted with your application.

Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate level work are required.

Proof of English competency for international students for whom English is not a first language, such as TOEFL scores.

Complete the online graduate application and pay the $25 application fee to the UVI cashier when you have received your applicant ID #.

Tuition Fee

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International

14148 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 786 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

14148 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 786 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

7434 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 413 USD per credit during 24 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Marine and Environmental Science.

Available Scholarships

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