Marine Biology M.S.

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Minimum Requirements for Marine Biology M.S.: 30 credits

Students must earn a B- grade or better in the lecture-based core courses of the degree program before being eligible to take the comprehensive exam.

General University Requirements
Complete the graduate general university requirements.
Master’s Degree Requirements
Complete the master’s degree requirements.
As part of the master's degree requirements, complete the following:
MBI F699Thesis6-12
Marine Biology Program Requirements
Complete the following:
MBI F610Marine Biology3
MBI F615Physiology of Marine Organisms3
OCN F650Biological Oceanography3
Field Course with Aquatic Science Focus 12
Electives
Electives in Aquatic Sciences at F600 level 25
General Electives2-8
Total Credits30
1

Examples include MBI F457, MBI F623, MBI F650 or MBI F656.

2

Examples include but are not limited to MBI F601, MBI F602, MBI F604, MBI F605, MBI F612 or MBI F692.

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Admission Requirements

Complete the following admission requirements:

  • Submit GRE scores
  • Resume
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Official Transcripts

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes are measurable statements that describe knowledge or skills achieved by students upon completion of the program.

Students graduating from this program will be able to:

  • Be competent scientists and be adequately prepared to succeed in the job market in their chosen field
  • Be adequately prepared to succeed in the job market in their chosen field
  • Be prepared to teach marine sciences at the community college or lower division undergraduate level
  • Be prepared to enter a Ph.D. program
  • Have excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Have mastery of the core knowledge of marine science, and be an expert in the subject area of their thesis
  • Be capable of accomplishing rigorous scientific research
  • Be satisfied with the quality of their educational and research experiences