Overview

Everything that humans do impacts marine ecosystems and in turn, marine ecosystems impact the lives of humans. Nova Southeastern University’s M.S. in Marine Sciences program gives you the opportunity to dive deep into the study of marine systems, learning about a variety of special topics, including everything from shark research to coral reef reservation.

Key Facts

What better place to advance your education in marine science than at a university with an entire campus and marina devoted to the field? NSU is uniquely located at the edge of diverse marine, freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems allowing students, faculty, and researchers to engage in multidisciplinary studies.

At NSU, you’ll have immersive learning experiences laboratory and classroom settings as well as on the field. Mangroves, coral reefs, tropical freshwater, beaches, and deep-water habitats are just a few miles away from campus, which means you’ll have plenty of opportunities to work hands-on in the environments that match your interests.

Marine Science Concentrations

Marine Biology - Become an expert in the nature and ecology of marine life
Coastal Zone Management - Focus on contemporary problems and conflicts arising from increased use of coastal areas
Marine Environmental Science - Use science and policy to gain a deeper understanding of marine environmental issues

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Marine Ecosystems
Physical Oceanography
Writing Center Praxis
Marine Physiology
Coral Reef Ecology
Deep-Sea Biology
Marine Fisheries
Invertebrate Zoology
Tropical Marine Invertebrates
Marine Mammalogy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-17 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-14 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-17 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Davie, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit the completed NSU Graduate Application and the $50 application fee.
Provide transcripts from all previously attended higher‑education institutions, including proof of degree conferral, with provisional admission allowed until final transcripts are submitted.
Apply with an undergraduate GPA of 2.85 or higher.
Non‑native English speakers or graduates of institutions where English is not the primary language must demonstrate English proficiency through a qualifying U.S. degree or acceptable TOEFL scores.
Submit a resume or CV, ideally including 4–5 sentences describing research interests and two references, preferably academic.
English‑language proficiency may also be met with a TOEFL iBT score of 80+ (old scale) or 4+ (new scale).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27468 USD / year

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Out-of-State

27468 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

27468 USD / year

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Living costs

Davie

United States

900 - 1400 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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Funding

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