Overview

Completion of the Marine Biology major at Hawai'i Pacific University prepares students to enter private or public sector careers in domestic or international fields, such as living marine resource management, marine environmental analysis and protection, and interpretation or teaching in biology and marine science. Students who aim for future leadership in marine biology also achieve the academic preparation to pursue a master’s or doctoral degree in their field.

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate broad basic knowledge of the fundamental principles in the biological and physical sciences.
Integrate scientific principles to explain complex biological problems in the marine environment.
Plan and implement observational and experimental studies of marine organisms and ecosystems and analyze the data obtained from these studies using appropriate mathematical and statistical techniques.
Communicate scientific ideas effectively in written and oral formats using appropriate computer applications for data analysis and presentation.
Find and evaluate published information from a variety of printed and electronic sources.
Use a biological perspective to analyze complex problems and develop relevant questions pertaining to the marine environment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Comparative Animal Physiology
Ecology
Marine Invertebrate Zoology
Biometry
General Oceanography
Cell and Molecular Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Honolulu, 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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General requirements

A $45 non-refundable application fee is required.
Transcripts must be submitted both in the native language and in an official English language translation.
Proof of English Language Proficiency
Copy of Your Passport's Biographical Photo Page
Statement of Financial Sponsorship
Bank Statement of Government Sponsorship Letter

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

35784 USD / year

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Out-of-State

35784 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

35784 USD / year

≈ 35784 USD / year

Living costs

Honolulu

United States

1640 - 2500 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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Program Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

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Duration

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