Overview

The Biology and Marine Biology program

Specific areas of study in the Biology and Marine Biology program of University of Massachusetts Dartmouth include, but are not limited to:

animal behavior

coastal ecology

computational biology

developmental biology

evolutionary biology

genomics

immunology

microbiology

physiology

For a degree in marine biology, it is expected that your research project has a marine focus, and that the curriculum includes at least one marine biology course.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Marine Benthic Ecology

Biological Oceanography

Animal Behavior, Development, Evolution

Computational Biology

Molecular Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of purpose: 300 - 600 words. Indicate your graduate study objectives, research interests and experience, and business or industry experience if applicable. If you are applying for a teaching or research assistantship, include any special skills or experience that would assist in assistantship decisions.

Official transcripts: from all post-secondary institutions attended (regardless if a credential is earned or not). Transcripts should show class rank if available.

Official GRE score: sent directly from ETS; copies/scans not accepted.

3 letters of recommendation

Resume

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

22 USD / year

≈ 22 USD / year
Out-of-State

22629 USD / year

≈ 22629 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12539 USD / year

≈ 12539 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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The Biology and Marine Biology program

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Key information

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Credits

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General requirements

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