Overview

Marine Biology from University of the Virgin Islands is committed to helping students excel academically and achieve productive careers through programs in academics, research and community service. The program provides BS and BA degrees in Biology and Marine Biology. Our degree offerings are augmented by opportunities to participate in internships as well as research at both the local and national level. The faculty is dedicated to preparing our students for successful, productive postgraduate and professional careers. They are also committed to lifelong learning and scientific research, academic and pedagogical advancement, and outreach to the local community.

Students at Marine Biology from University of the Virgin Islands will:

demonstrate breadth of knowledge in their field of study, including key concepts in biology.

competence in key laboratory skills.

use quantitative skills appropriate to their field of study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Marine Invertebrate Zoology

Ichthyology

Ecology

Genetics

Oceanography

Aquatic Plant Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00

More details

International students are urged to apply at least 4-6 weeks in advance of stated deadlines.

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Charlotte Amalie, United States Virgin Islands

Disciplines

Biology Marine Science

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Academic requirements

GPA

2

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

High school curriculum

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 on the 4.00 scale

An earned General Education Development (GED) diploma

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15900 USD / year

≈ 15900 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

15900 USD / year

≈ 15900 USD / year
In-State Applies to you

Applies to you

5300 USD / year

≈ 5300 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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