Overview

Students seeking the BS degree in Marine Science at The University of Maine can complete the degree without a concentration, or they may select one of three concentrations: marine biology, oceanography, or aquaculture. The biological concentration emphasizes ecology, behavior, physiology, genetics, and population and community structure of marine animals, plants, and microbes.

Key Facts

Marine science is a rich discipline that combines studies from a variety of subjects in order to understand the marine environment, marine life, and their interactions. Basic knowledge in biology, chemistry, geology, mathematics, and physics is essential for students to analyze the workings of marine systems and to appreciate the processes affecting marine life. Studies in marine biology are broad, spanning organisms from bacteria to whales, and spanning perspectives from entire marine communities to the biochemistry of molecules. Marine science plays a pivotal role in the continuing quest to understand our world and to manage its resources. The interdisciplinary nature of the Marine Science curriculum will prepare students to analyze critically such contemporary issues as environmental change, human impacts on the ocean, and biodiversity.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ocean Science

Beaches and Coasts

Biology of Marine Organisms

Integrative Marine Science

Marine Policy and Fisheries Management

Integrative Marine Science II: Physics and Chemistry of Marine Systems

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Orono, 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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Application Process

Complete ONE of the applications — the Common Application or the ApplyMaine Application

Provide a NACES-Accredited Transcript Evaluation to UMaine — of all secondary and post-secondary education you have completed, unless exempt.

Submit an English Proficiency Test Score – unless exempt.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

38340 USD / year

≈ 38340 USD / year
Out-of-State

38340 USD / year

≈ 38340 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

13230 USD / year

≈ 13230 USD / year

Additional Details

Canadian Resident and New England Regional (NEBHE): $13,230

Living costs

Orono

United States

1216 - 1888 USD / month

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