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Bachelor of Marine Sciences

Storrs, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Science in Marine Sciences is an undergraduate major taught on campus at UConn Storrs within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate subject knowledge in Marine Sciences. Use appropriate research and analytical methods
Evaluate evidence and communicate reasoned conclusions.

Career outcomes

Conservation biology
Education and advocacy
Fishery or hatchery management
Laboratory sciences
Marine biology
Marine geology
Marine chemistry
Oceanography
Research
Scientific communications
Wildlife photography

Curriculum

Students complete the major requirements in the UConn Undergraduate Catalog together with the University Common Curriculum. Starting courses named for the major include MARN 1001E - The Sea Around Us
MARN 1002E - Introduction to Oceanography
MARN 1003E - Introduction to Oceanography
With Lab. Advisers help plan the remaining courses.

Entry requirements

Academic

Completed secondary school (US grades 9-12 equivalent) and eligible to enter a university at home
Common App or Coalition with Scoir
Essay required
SAT/ACT optional
Fine Arts majors need audition or portfolio
Applicants with 12+ transferable college credits apply as international transfer.

Accepted academic background

Completed secondary school (US grades 9-12 equivalent) and eligible to enter a university at home, Common App or Coalition with Scoir, Essay required, SAT/ACT optional, Fine Arts majors need audition or portfolio, Applicants with 12+ transferable college credits apply as international transfer.

Documents you’ll need

Personal Essay
Secondary School Academic Transcripts
English Proficiency Evidence if required.

How to apply

Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$39,678 USD
Application fee	$80 USD
Deposit	$7,900 USD

Program details

Campus	Storrs campus
Faculty or school	College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Department	General Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.