Overview

Core, skills-based courses are designed to prepare students for in-depth examination of the contemporary issues facing marine organisms and ecosystems, while helping to develop resumés that are strengthened by experiential learning. This Marine Biology major at Northeastern University also provides options for students following a prevet or premed track.

Features

Faculty teaching the courses are experts who are dedicated to marine research and experiential learning, providing students the opportunities to learn new, valuable skills and to expand their professional science network.
Students may actively participate in field and lab work, internships at Northeastern University’s Marine Science Center in Nahant, MA, study abroad through Dialogue of Civilizations programs or the long-standing Three Seas Program.
Additional opportunities exist for students in this strong, interdisciplinary program that prepares students for direct entry into the job market or a competitive graduate program.
The Three Seas Program, now in its 38th year, delivers a unique combination of inquiry-based, global study, fieldwork, and research across three distinct locations: the Gulf of Maine, tropical coastal Panama, and the Pacific Northwest. This optional, two-semester program is designed to teach students to plan and execute marine field research to enhance their future opportunities, whether in top doctoral programs or careers with government agencies or private consulting firms. Students finish the program as active scientists who are certified in scientific diving, have an expanded skill set, and a robust professional network.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Marine and Environmental Sciences at Northeastern
Genetics and Molecular Biology
Marine Biology
Conservation Biology
Science Communication and Professional Development
Global Oceanic Change
Oceanography
Comparative Neurobiology
Fisheries Biology, Policy, and Conservation
Ecology and Evolution of Behavior
Genetics and Evolution in Action
Physiological Adaptations to the Environment
Ecosystems Ecology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

137 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, 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.

English requirements

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135

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106

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your Common Application or Coalition Application
Your application must be submitted by the deadline, along with either the application fee ($75) or a fee waiver request.
Your Secondary School Report and Official High School Transcript must be submitted directly from your high school.
Optional Standardized Testing.
All applicants from US and international high schools will be able to choose to submit standardized testing (SAT or ACT) or not.
Non-native English-speaking applicants must continue to submit official results from an approved English Language Test or request a waiver through the Application Status Check.
English Proficiency: All students, regardless of citizenship must demonstrate English language proficiency when applying to Northeastern.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

67990 USD / year

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Out-of-State

67990 USD / year

≈ 67990 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

67990 USD / year

≈ 67990 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Boston

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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