Tuscaloosa,
AL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Marine Science in Tuscaloosa United States | University of Alabama
University of Alabama
|
Tuscaloosa United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
31,460
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Master of Science (MS) in Marine Science is an intensive research-focused program that equips students for professional roles in marine science or advanced studies toward a PhD in biological or marine sciences. Participants must undertake original research while choosing between two degree paths: Plan I (thesis-based) or Plan II (non-thesis). Plan I follows the conventional approach, demanding independent research, a university-standard thesis submission, and a public thesis defense. Plan II involves independent research culminating in a Capstone Experience Research Report, along with a formal research defense. Marine science students can work with primary advisors based at the University of Alabama's Tuscaloosa campus or with faculty stationed at the coastal Dauphin Island Sea Lab campus in Dauphin Island, AL.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the Biological Sciences (M.A.) Degree program will be based on an overall appraisal of the ability to undertake master's education. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended will be reviewed for coursework and for a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale. For specific information on the application process, interested students are encouraged to visit the Department of Biological Sciences website. Permission to continue admission may be considered and will follow those guidelines set forth by the University of Alabama Graduate School.
TOEFL score, if English is not the applicant's native language. International applicants must earn a TOEFL iBT score of 80 (or equivalent IELTS score of 6.5). Students requiring financial support as Graduate Teaching Assistants must have a TOEFL iBT speaking subtest score of 21 or higher. The University of Alabama GRE/TOEFL code is 1830.
TOEFL score, if English is not the applicant's native language. International applicants must earn a TOEFL iBT score of 80 (or equivalent IELTS score of 6.5). Students requiring financial support as Graduate Teaching Assistants must have a TOEFL iBT speaking subtest score of 21 or higher. The University of Alabama GRE/TOEFL code is 1830.
Tuition
USD
31,460