Overview

Join the graduate Marine Studies program in marine studies at University of Alaska Fairbanks and dive into topics such as marine ecology, organismal biology, ecosystem processes and oceanography. You’ll also get to choose classes from both the oceanography and marine biology programs, meaning that you get more control over the degree you earn and career you prepare for.

What Can You Do with a Master’s in Marine Studies?

With a marine studies master’s degree, you can look forward to many career opportunities studying and helping to preserve some of the most important habitats and resources on the planet.

As one of the top graduate programs in marine studies in the country, UAF’s graduates are in high demand both in Alaska and around the world — thanks to their expertise and experience working with professionals from many scientific disciplines.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Concepts in Physical Oceanography

Marine Biology

Physiology of Marine Organisms

Physical Oceanography

Geological Oceanography

Fisheries Oceanography

Biological Oceanography

Chemical Oceanography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Fairbanks, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit an application for admission.

Submit official transcripts: The Office of Admissions requires official transcripts of all college-level coursework. To be considered official, transcripts must arrive in sealed envelopes from each institution attended or be submitted electronically through a secure transcript service.

Submit official test results.

Submit resume/curriculum vitae.

Submit statement of academic goals.

Submit three letters of recommendation.

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

36030 USD / year

≈ 36030 USD / year
Out-of-State

36030 USD / year

≈ 36030 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

17310 USD / year

≈ 17310 USD / year

Living costs

Fairbanks

United States

1450 - 2000 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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Overview

What Can You Do with a Master’s in Marine Studies?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Fairbanks

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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