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Earning a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology from NSU opens doors to numerous opportunities and hands-on experiences. The university's Oceanographic Campus features the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center and a specialized marina for marine science studies. Classroom windows frequently offer glimpses of marine creatures in their natural habitat. Situated where diverse marine, freshwater, and land ecosystems converge, NSU enables faculty, researchers, and students to conduct cross-disciplinary studies. You'll be taught by leading experts in their fields while developing strong foundations in major ecosystems, lab methodologies, and ecological principles. Elective courses provide focused study in areas like zoology, shark biology, and coral reef systems. Our oceans hold immense potential for groundbreaking discoveries across medicine, environmental conservation, and sustainable technologies. An NSU marine biology degree equips you to tackle pressing environmental challenges at both local and global scales.
If you’re planning to attend college for the first time after graduating from high school, you’re considered a freshman applicant at Nova Southeastern University.
Proof of English language proficiency with a passing score on one of the following:
TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test
IELTS: 6.0 or higher on the test module
Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency
Duolingo Test of English: 105 or higher
PTE Academic: Overall score of 54 or higher
iTEP Academic: Overall score of 3.9 or higher
Passing Level 4 or higher from TALK English Schools
Completion and passing of ELS Level 112 Intensive Program English for Academic Purposes
SAT verbal scores of 520 or higher or ACT English score of 20