Overview

Students at Southern Illinois University can take a 3-credit course “Introduction to Marine Biology” which includes a 5-day field trip to the Gulf of Mexico over Spring Break. The course covers principles of marine biology, including marine ecosystems, marine habitat and biology of marine organisms. In addition to the field trip, the course is lecture and lab including behavioral experiments involving live marine organisms.

Features

Through a partnership with the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (GCRL) at the University of Southern Mississippi, SIU students can take intensive 3-6 credit hour summer field courses at GCRL with credits transferring to SIU. SIU Zoology - Marine Biology offers a scholarship for students attend GCRL courses.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Elasmobranch Biology (Shark Biology)
Marine Conservation
Marine Invertebrate Zoology
Marine Science - Oceanography
Marine Animal Behavior
Marine Ichthyology
Marine Mammals
Marine Sciences - Marine Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Carbondale, 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

A completed application for admission.
A $40 non-refundable application fee.
Current, official transcripts from each high school and college you’ve attended. All transcripts must be issued within the last 30 days and be contained in official sealed envelopes or sent through an electronic transcript system. A final high school transcript will be required upon graduation and completion of all high school course work.
International students must submit proof of assured financial resources sufficient to pay for their entire first year of tuition, fees, and living expenses.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

19276 USD / year

≈ 19276 USD / year
Out-of-State

7710 USD / year

≈ 7710 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7710 USD / year

≈ 7710 USD / year

Living costs

Carbondale

United States

1100 - 1500 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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Zoology - Marine Biology.

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