Marine Sciences at Stony Brook University is a highly interdisciplinary field requiring an understanding and application of basic science, including biology, physics, and chemistry. In particular, the Marine Sciences major provides students with a solid background in basic biology as well as in the physics and chemistry of the ocean.
Marine Sciences, B.Sc.
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Key Features
Students are encouraged to participate in research and internships. Opportunities for experiential learning are available through field and laboratory courses taught at or near the Stony Brook campus and from a field station at the Stony Brook Southampton campus.
Most students who wish to have a career in research related to the marine environment will need to plan for graduate study. Career possibilities include research, education, or employment in government agencies or non-profit organizations.
The Marine Sciences major at Stony Brook University is administered by the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, one of the leading oceanographic and atmospheric institutions in the nation.
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 48 months
- Credits 120 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Oceanography
- Environmental Microbiology
- Marine Microbiology and Microbial Ecology
- Long Island Marine Habitats
- Waves, Tides, and Beaches
- Environmental Instrumental Analysis
- Marine Conservation
- Engineering Geology and Coastal Processes
- Remote Sensing of the Environment
- Environmental Problems and Solutions
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General Requirements
- If you are a freshman applicant, you must have completed the highest level of secondary education in your country of residence. We look for a strong secondary academic program with courses in math, natural sciences, and English (or, if English is the language of instruction, another language).
- If you have attended any college or university after graduating from secondary school you must apply as a transfer student. Applicants are required to have performed well in a strong academic program, having completed at least 24 credits with a GPA of 3.0 or higher by the time they submit their application. If the applicant has earned fewer than 24 credits, high school transcripts must also be submitted.
Tuition Fee
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7270 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 7270 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.
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- 1819 - 3970 USD/monthLiving Costs
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Funding
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