Overview

The Marine Safety and Environmental Protection program from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy prepares students for a wide range of rewarding professional careers, on land and at sea, with many companies and agencies. The MSSEP curriculum blends two related environmental disciplines, 1) environmental health and safety (EHS) and 2) environmental protection.

The program's breadth of coursework and practical experiences ensures you'll successfully transition from college to a career-track job.

Careers

Environmental and Safety Officers (cruise ships, oil rigs, Coast Guard, and many companies ashore)

Environmental Consultants and Remediation Specialists (with Clean Harbors, Triumvirate, Veolia & countless other companies)

Environmental Managers (EPA, MA DEP, CZM, etc.)

NOAA Corps Officers

Environmental Researchers (with Masters or Ph.D. degrees)

Environmental Lawyers (with law degrees)

Teaching at K-12 levels

Programme Structure

Courses

English Composition
Chemistry
Calculus
Western Civilization
Engineering Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barnstable, United States

Disciplines

Biodiversity & Conservation Environmental Sciences View 147 other Bachelors in Biodiversity & Conservation 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the online application on our website and submit the $50 application fee

Request official high school transcripts

Attach your essay (minimum 300 words discussing the most important reasons for selecting MMA as a possible college for you or on a subject of your choice). After you submit your application, this can be uploaded and attached as a PDF file.

Send two letters of recommendation - Recommendations can come from any source who is not a relative (i.e. coaches, employers, teachers, guidance counselors, etc.). Please send as a PDF file.

Optional for Spring 2021 and Fall 2021 Applicants: Send official standardized test scores (SAT, ACT)

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

14850 USD / year

≈ 14850 USD / year
Out-of-State

14850 USD / year

≈ 14850 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

2180 USD / year

≈ 2180 USD / year

Additional Details

New England Regional: $8226/year

Living costs

Barnstable

United States

1342 - 2778 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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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Barnstable

Funding

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