Overview
You will perform laboratory research at the Oceanic Institute - a research and development facility dedicated to marine aquaculture, biotechnology, and coastal resource management - located near Makapu‘u Point and study at HPU’s windward Hawaii Loa Campus in Kāne‘ohe featuring 135 tropical acres with awe-inspiring views of O‘ahu’s majestic Ko‘olau Mountains.
The Master of Science in Marine Science degree program from Hawai'i Pacific University fosters a broad understanding of marine systems through an interdisciplinary program of study. Choose from two tracks for the program – applied (MSMS-A) and thesis (MSMS-T).
Students who successfully complete the Master of Science in Marine Science program will:
Demonstrate an interdisciplinary knowledge of marine systems.
Demonstrate the ability to plan and implement observational, theoretical, and experimental studies.
Interpret and critique professional scientific literature.
Demonstrate an advanced ability to apply and integrate scientific principles and research data to address complex questions in marine systems.
Demonstrate competence in scientific communication through technical and scientific reports, publications and oral presentations.
Demonstrate professionalism and scientific ethics.
Have the competence to gain employment in advanced resource management positions or entrance to a doctoral program in related fields.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Marine Ecology
- Geological Oceanography
- Chemical Oceanography
- Physical Oceanography
- Advanced Biometry
- Ichthyology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 21 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Priority deadline: 15 January
Language
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Credits
36-39 credits
Delivered
Disciplines
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English requirements
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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
- A baccalaureate degree in the Natural Sciences is required for entry into the MSMS program. Certain course prerequisites may be required before enrolling in graduate MSMS courses, depending on the student’s academic preparation and research interests.
- For students in the thesis track, the graduate thesis committee will determine whether any deficiencies exist and how these deficiencies will be addressed. Additionally, being paired with a faculty mentor is necessary for acceptance into the MSMS-T track.
Tuition Fee
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International
30024 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 30024 USD per year during 21 months. -
National
30024 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 30024 USD per year during 21 months. -
In-State
30024 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 30024 USD per year during 21 months.
Living costs for Honolulu
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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