Overview

After graduating the Biology - Marine Biology program of the Southeast Missouri State University employment may be found with national and state conservation and resource management agencies, park services, environmental consulting agencies, and zoological parks, among others. This option includes course work to be taken at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (GCRL) or another comparable institution.

What You'll Do

Meet one-on-one, with their advisor, Dr. Michael Taylor or Dr. Timothy Judd, each semester to assess their progress in the program and toward their post-graduation goals.

Take a core of courses that will prepare them for any area of biology.

Take rigorous coursework in marine biology, marine ecology, invertebrate zoology and animal biology, which will prepare them for advanced study or employment.

Select additional option courses in plant biology or microbiology, aquatic ecology, management of wildlife populations, ichthyology, conservation biology and more.

Take at least one course at a marine laboratory such as the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory.

Be required to complete 80 hours of experiential learning, usually in field studies or internships.

Complete additional course work in oceanography, physics, organic chemistry and calculus in order to qualify them for employment.

Attend classes in the newly renovated Magill Hall furnished with state-of-the-art equipment.

Have access to the Miller Reserve Wetlands Restoration project, the Kelso Wildlife Sanctuary and the Reis Biological Research Station.

Internships & Career Opportunities

Aquarium Technician

Conservation Agent

Laboratory Assistant

Marine Fisheries Biologist

Park Service Naturalist

Biological Oceanographer

Field Technician

Marine Biologist

Marine Mammal Trainer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Evolution & Ecology

Oceanography

Marine Evolutionary Ecology

Animal Biology

Marine Ecology and Conservation

Invertebrate Zoology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Girardeau, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Successful completion of Level 5 of Southeast’s IEP.

English proficiency tests

Diploma from a U.S. high school

Diploma from an international school with U.S. regional accreditation

Diploma from IB curriculum school whose sole medium of instruction is English

Diploma from a non-U.S. high school/secondary education where English language is the sole medium of instruction.

SAT test score of 450 or higher on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section.

A score of 21 or better Combined English/Writing score on the ACT Plus Writing test

Successful completion of Level 112 in the ELS Language School

Other proof of English proficiency may be considered on an individual basis.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17664 USD / year

≈ 17664 USD / year
Out-of-State

10194 USD / year

≈ 10194 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

10194 USD / year

≈ 10194 USD / year

Additional Details

National and Local: 8,558.70 USD per year International: 15,803.70 USD per year

Living costs

Cape Girardeau

United States

800 - 1300 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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What You'll Do

Internships & Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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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

Cape Girardeau

Funding

Scholarships Information

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