Overview

The Biology- Marine Biology Major is offered by Southern Arkansas University. Most students will take required marine science classes at The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (GCRL) located in Ocean Springs, MS.

Key Facts

The Department of Biology provides students a core foundation in the biological sciences, yet flexibility to craft a unique and individualized educational experience. The department boasts low student-to-instructor ratios that foster interactions between instructors and students, opportunities to conduct research with faculty, and a modern and well-equipped Science building. Learning Goals:

Our graduates effectively communicate scientific knowledge.
Our graduates have the knowledge to make informed and ethical scientific decisions.
Our graduates think critically and creatively to analyze and solve scientific problems.
Our graduates demonstrate the information literacy required for scientific study.
Our graduates possess the knowledge and skill sets in biology to be successful.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Conservation Biology

Microbiology

Genetics

Botany

Global Environmental Change
Evolutionary Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-25 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-08 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Magnolia, 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

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application for admission

ACT/SAT scores

High school transcript (showing graduation date) or GED passing scores

Immunization record

Other information as requested by the Office of Admissions

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

12780 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6390 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

12780 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6390 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

7200 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3600 USD per semester during 48 months.

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Scholarships Information

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