Overview

Key Features

The Marine Sciences and Policy Dual Degree at The University of Maine is intended for students interested in the application of science and policy in government agencies, non-government organizations or industry. The course of study is three years. It leads to two masters degrees: one in marine science (specializing in oceanography or marine biology) and one in marine policy.

Students are required to complete the requirements for a masters degree in one of the marine sciences (marine biology or oceanography) as well as the requirements for a marine policy degree. Six hours of each degree can be counted as electives for the other; a total of only 48 credit hours is required to complete both degrees (rather the 60 credit hours usually required for two masters). The course requirements for the science and policy degrees are listed above .

The dual degree offers three thesis/internship possibilities: a single thesis combining a joint science and policy topic; two independent thesis; or a thesis and an internship.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Marine Biology

Biological Oceanography

Chemical Oceanography

Marine Biogeochemistry

Physical Oceanography

Estuarine Oceanography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-16 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-08-28 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Policy Marine Science View 423 other Masters in Public Policy in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application
Three letters of recommendation
Official transcript of all previous college or university work
Official test scores
$65 application fee
English proficiency examination
A copy of your passport or visa
Declaration of Finances

Tuition Fee

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International

30528 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30528 USD per year during 12 months.
National

30528 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30528 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

10026 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10026 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Orono

1216 - 1888 USD /month

Living costs

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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Available Scholarships

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