Overview

At Marine Vertebrate Biology from Stony Brook University 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.

Careers

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 work in government agencies or non-profit organizations. The Marine Vertebrate Biology major is also good preparation for the Master of Arts in Teaching high school biology program or a pre-vet or pre-med program. A few additional courses are required for admission to the MAT program or for veterinary or medical school admission.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Microbiology

Oceanography

Marine Microbiology and Microbial Ecology

Engineering Geology and Coastal Processes

Marine Pollution

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

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Applications will be accepted after these deadlines on a space-available basis.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Marine Science Environmental Sciences View 1485 other Bachelors in Environmental Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

High School Transcript(s)

English Proficiency test scores

Teacher/Counselor Recommendation

Essay

Currently hold an F-1, F-2, J-1, or J-2 visa

First year students or freshman are those still in high school or have completed high school but have not attended college after high school.

Transfer students are anyone who, after high school graduation, has enrolled in university-level courses either in the US or another country.

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

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International

26860 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26860 USD per year during 48 months.
National

26860 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26860 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

7070 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7070 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for New York City

1819 - 3968 USD /month

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Scholarships Information

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