Program Overview
The Marine Science at College of William & Mary is a MSc programme in Humanities over 36 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 humanities. 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 Science 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
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 31,684 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 15,002 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Williamsburg, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Marine Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Fundamentals of Marine Science, Physical Oceanography
- Fundamentals of Marine Science, Chemical Oceanography
- Fundamentals of Marine Geology
- Fundamentals of Marine Science, Biological Oceanography
- Fundamentals of Environmental Chemistry, Toxicology and Pathobiology
- Fundamentals of Marine Fisheries Science
- Interdisciplinary Research in Estuarine and Coastal Systems
- Fundamentals of Statistical Methods and Data Analysis
- Scientific Communication Skills
- Responsible Conduct of Research
- Biological Sciences Seminar
- Aquatic Health Sciences Seminar
- Fisheries Science Seminar
- Physical Sciences Seminar
- Principles of Coastal and Ocean Dynamics
- Principles of Geological Oceanography
- Principles of Chemical Oceanography
- Principles of Marine Ecology
- Coastal Botany
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
All applicants should have a strong background in basic science, including physics and chemistry (through organic), mathematics through calculus, and contemporary biology courses. The prospective chemical, geological or physical oceanography student should have an undergraduate degree with appropriate course work in chemistry, geology or related geophysical science, physics, meteorology, mathematics or engineering, and a solid quantitative background. Course work in statistics is recommended for all students.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 31,684 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 15,002 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 31,684 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 15,002 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact College of William & Mary 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 College of William and Mary
College of William and Mary
Williamsburg, United States
College of William and Mary is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-30
- Language English
- Duration 36 months