Overview

The Marine Biology degree from University of West Florida is one of only three marine biology programs in the state of Florida. Wetlands and estuarine marshes off the Pensacola campus, as well as the Gulf Islands Research and Education Center (GIREC) in Santa Rosa campus and the Gulf of Mexico, provide living specimens for study.

The Pensacola campus includes 300 acres of estuarine marshes and wetlands with an additional 150 acres located on Santa Rosa Island on the Gulf of Mexico containing beach dune, salt marsh, tidal flat and sea grass ecosystems.

Careers & Outcomes

On graduation, you will be ready to begin a career in a variety of fields, including environmental regulation, conservation, fisheries, aquaculture, or marine technology. Students who wish to continue their studies at the graduate level will find themselves highly qualified.

Job Titles

Aquatic Scientist
Research Biologist
Fishery Biologist
Oceanographer
Ecologist
Biologist
Researcher
Microbiologist
Environmental Consultant

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Aquatic Botany

Biology Skills

Molecular Aquatic Microbial Ecology

Concepts of Oceanography and Marine Biology

Genetics

Ecology

Comparative Animal Physiology

Biostatistics

Marine Invertebrate Zoology

Marine Vertebrate Zoology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pensacola, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

3.00 GPA (weighted)

State minimum ACT, SAT, or CLT subsection scores

Application

Self-reported Student Academic Record

Test scores: UWF reviews ACT/SAT composite scores as well as select subject test scores. If you have questions, please contact your admissions counselor.

Application fee

High school transcripts (upon graduation)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15384 USD / year

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Out-of-State

15384 USD / year

≈ 15384 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

5088 USD / year

≈ 5088 USD / year

Additional Details

Alabama Resident: $7,608 per year

Living costs

Pensacola

United States

892 - 1478 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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