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Master of Marine Science & Technology

University of Massachusetts Boston

Boston, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Doctorate in biological oceanography, Marine ecosystems, Climate impacts and marine policy.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Design and carry out independent research in Marine Science & Technology. Evaluate relevant scholarly literature and communicate research findings. Relevant syllabus content includes: three marine science core courses
One marine policy course
A weekly seminar
Concentration electives
A qualifying exam and original dissertation research.

Career outcomes

University research
Academic teaching
Research and development roles related to Marine Science & Technology
Appointments depend on qualifications and experience.

Curriculum

Three marine science core courses
One marine policy course
A weekly seminar
Concentration electives
A qualifying exam and original dissertation research. 54 credits including 18 dissertation credits.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or an international equivalent (most 4-year degrees accepted
Most 3-year degrees
Including Indian BA/BSc/BCom
Not considered equivalent)
Programme-specific requirements (GRE/GMAT
Letters
Statement of purpose
CV)

Minimum GPA

2.75

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or an international equivalent (most 4-year degrees accepted, Most 3-year degrees, Including Indian BA/BSc/BCom, Not considered equivalent), Programme-specific requirements (GRE/GMAT, Letters, Statement of purpose, CV)

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.0
PTE Academic 53
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

University Transcripts
Degree Certificate

How to apply

Review the graduate program requirements and admission deadline. Complete the UMass Boston online graduate application. Upload university transcripts
a statement of purpose and a current resume or CV. Provide recommendation contacts and any additional materials required by the specific program. Pay the application fee unless an applicable waiver is approved. Submit the application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$32,419 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Boston campus
Faculty or school	School for the Environment
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	30
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.