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Marine Biology and Coastal Sciences

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Tuition USD 34,203 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,656 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 72 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Montclair, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Marine Biology and Coastal Sciences at Montclair State University is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 72 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Marine Biology and Coastal Sciences programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 72 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 34,203 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,656 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Montclair, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Marine Biology and Coastal Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:

  1. Research Scientist
  2. Environmental Consultant
  3. Laboratory Manager
  4. Science Writer
  5. Policy Advisor
  6. Academic Researcher

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Graduate Research Seminar
  2. Advanced Aquatic Biological Processes
  3. Ecology
  4. Geochemistry
  5. Natural Resource Management
  6. Experimental Cell Culture
  7. Field Studies of Flowering Plants
  8. Wetland Ecology
  9. Shoreline Ecology
  10. Environmental Geoscience
  11. Water Resource Management
  12. Advanced Marine Geology
  13. Coastal Geomorphology
  14. Tidal Marsh Ecology

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

As an adult student applicant, your application will be considered based on a holistic review of the required credentials.
  • Official transcripts (high school and/or college, depending on your level of study)
  • 2 letters of recommendation
  • Personal Statement
  • Standardized test scores if available are optional. (SAT or ACT: Students submitting ACT scores, only, must have also take the optional writing portion or the scores will be deemed incomplete for the purpose of making a decision.)
  • Additional supporting documentation such as your r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9, awards, certificates, extra curricular activities
Though they take all factors into consideration when reviewing an adult student application, the Personal Statement is a particularly integral part of the admission process. Your ability to describe your activities and intentions in a clear, concise and thoughtful manner will be evaluated during the application review process. Full consideration and thought should be given to the Personal Statement. When crafting your Personal Statement, you should demonstrate what you have learned both from formal education and from life experiences. The Personal Statement provides you the opportunity to demonstrate the educational value of your experiences and how they should be evaluated against a college curriculum.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 34,203 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,656 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 34,203 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,656 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Montclair State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Montclair State University

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Montclair State University

Montclair, United States

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  • Language English
  • Duration 72 months
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