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Tuition USD 13,704 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 6,399 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Columbia, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Marine Science at University of South Carolina is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 13,704 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 6,399 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
  6. Location: Columbia, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Marine Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Marine Micropaleontology
  2. Introduction to Geochemistry
  3. Environmental Radioisotope Geochemistry
  4. Marine Plants
  5. Behavior of Marine Organisms
  6. Marine Sediments
  7. Marine Ecology
  8. Ecology of Coral Reefs
  9. Physiological and Pollution Ecology of Marine Organisms
  10. Marine Hydrodynamics
  11. Marine Biogeochemistry
  12. Issues in Coastal Environmental Health

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

In order to complete the application you will need to gather several pieces of information including the following:

  • A baccalaureate degree (or the international equivalent) from an accredited college or university
  • Standardized Test scores (consult the program to which you are applying for particular test requirements)
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two or more letters of recommendation
  • Application
  • Application Fee $50
  • English Proficiency Requirement

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 13,704 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 6,399 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students

Tuition fees: USD 13,704 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 6,399 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of South Carolina 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 University of South Carolina

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University of South Carolina

Columbia, United States

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University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months