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Master of Marine Science

California State University, East Bay

Moss Landing, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

The master's covers marine systems in lab, Classroom and field settings near mangroves, Reefs and deep-water habitats.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Marine Science to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in 36 credits: 9 core (biostatistics
Marine chemistry. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Research Assistant
Project Assistant
Program Coordinator

Curriculum

36 credits: 9 core (biostatistics
Marine chemistry
Scientific communication)
At least 18 concentration credits plus an elective
And at least 6 capstone or thesis credits. Concentrations: Marine Biology
Coastal Zone Management
Marine Environmental Science.

Entry requirements

Academic

Equivalent of a 4-year US bachelor degree from a regionally accredited institution with at least a 2.5 GPA; some departments require more
plus GRE/GMAT or supplemental documents where the department asks.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Equivalent of a 4-year US bachelor degree from a regionally accredited institution (some departments consider WES-evaluated 3-year degrees); GRE/GMAT or supplemental documents where the department requires

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
Duolingo 105
PTE Academic 58
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Typically
a passport
prior degree certificate
academic transcripts
English proficiency evidence if required
and a statement of purpose
a research proposal and references may be needed. Confirm specific requirements.

How to apply

Review postgraduate entry and intake requirements for Marine Science. Prepare prior degree records
academic transcripts
identification and applicable English language evidence. Submit the postgraduate application through the official admissions route. Provide any program-specific portfolio
references or statement if requested. Confirm applicable fees and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$18,793 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$200 USD

Program details

Campus	Moss Landing Marine Laboratories
Faculty or school	College of Science
Department	Department of Biological Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	36
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
31 May 2027
199 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.