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Marine Biology and Coastal Sciences (Combined BS\/MS)<\/h2>\n

This is a combined five-year BS\/MS program where students will be engaged in both class work and research, culminating in the development and completion of the Master’s Thesis. Students completing this program will be well prepared to enter the workforce in research, environmental consulting, education and regulatory agencies (e.g., EPA), as well as in non-profit organizations. Additionally, students will be prepared to undertake further graduate work. Marine Biology and Coastal Sciences represents the wide variety of ecosystems that are linked through water. Study in this field encompasses freshwater lakes and streams, estuaries and coastal marine habitats that are critical for numerous plants and animals, but can be compromised by human activities. Students who pursue this major are interested in understanding the relationships among plants, animals and humans while learning how to protect and restore these necessary ecosystems. The interdisciplinary Marine Biology and Coastal Sciences programs emphasize the four core sciences: biology, geology, chemistry and physics.<\/p>\n

Along with the Marine Biology and Coastal Sciences (Combined BS\/MS)\u00a0degree, the department also offers an\u00a0MS in Marine Biology and Coastal Sciences<\/a>. Please refer to our\u00a0programs of study<\/a>\u00a0page for a comprehensive list of all of the graduate\u00a0programs offered within the university.<\/p>\n

Admission Requirements<\/div>
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Check with your program advisor to see if you are eligible to apply for the accelerated BS\/MS in\u00a0Marine Biology and Coastal Sciences.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

Application Checklist<\/div>
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In order to make applying for graduate school as seamless as possible for you, we have
\ncreated an application checklist. This checklist can be a reference point for you during the
\napplication process to ensure that you have a comprehensive understanding of the steps
\nneeded to apply, as well as all corresponding supplemental materials for your specific
\nprogram of interest.<\/p>\n