Overview

The Marine Sciences program of Savannah State University provides a curriculum designed to meet the needs of individuals who desire a graduate degree to prepare them for a career to address marine resource and coastal environmental issues through research, education, and outreach.

Key Facts

The program takes advantage of its campus location adjacent to a salt marsh and is the only instructional unit in the University System of Georgia with direct ocean access and on-campus marine laboratory facilities.

A collaborative agreement with the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and on-going collaborative programs and contracts with universities, state agencies and federal agencies also contributes to a framework of quality and excellence.

The program at SSU provides students with a background that includes marine and related sciences, marine policy and law, and state-of-the-art research tools and skills.

The core courses provide a strong, broad multidisciplined investigation of marine sciences with emphasis on coastal oceanography. Through seminar and technical writing and communication courses, students investigate marine issues and develop professional skills in critical thinking, logical interpretations and professional-quality presentations. A thesis is required.

Careers

Graduates from the MSMS program have worked at:

The Nature Conservancy’s Caribbean Program

The Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, Georgia

Loggerhead Marine Life Center, Juno Beach, FL

Georgia Department of Natural Resources

United States Navy

Mote Marine Laboratory, Sarasota, FL

Tennessee Aquarium, Chattanooga, TN

National Zoo, Fairfax, VA

Sea Turtle Program, Ossabaw Island, GA

UGA Georgia Coastal Ecosystems

Long Term Ecological Research (GCE-LTER)

Grand Bahama Port Authority

US Army Corps of Engineers

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Florida Sea Grant, Gainesville, FL

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Oceanography

Coastal Oceanography

Technical Writing and Communication

Research/Marine Science Seminar

Advanced Environmetrics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-20 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Savannah, United States

Disciplines

Marine Science View 115 other Masters in Marine Science in United States

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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.

Other requirements

General requirements

Complete an online graduate school application and verify that the name and address listed are correct.

Send one official copy of college transcripts from each prior institution. Official copies must come directly from prior institution or via systems like Parchment.

Submit two letters of recommendation.

Submit a copy of Statement of Purpose.

Submit a copy of resume.

Submit a copy of Certificate of Immunization.

Submit proof of health insurance.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18288 USD / year

≈ 18288 USD / year
Out-of-State

18288 USD / year

≈ 18288 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

4824 USD / year

≈ 4824 USD / year

Living costs

Savannah

United States

900 - 1510 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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