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Marine Science

University of Maine
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Tuition USD 30,399 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,335 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Orono, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Marine Science at University of Maine is a Master 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. Tuition: USD 30,399 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,335 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. Location: Orono, 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 Biology
  2. Biological Oceanography
  3. Chemical Oceanography
  4. Marine Biogeochemistry
  5. Physical Oceanography

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The PSM in Marine Sciences requires a minimum of 30 semester hours of credit, including 5 in an apprenticeship. A minimum of 15 course credits must be completed at the 500-600 level, 6 of which must come from a set of core courses (see below). The remaining 9 credits will usually be earned in marine science and policy courses but, under approved circumstances, a student may elect to take one science or policy course offered outside the School of Marine Sciences. Such a selection may be approved if (1) the course is highly relevant to the student\'s career goals, and (2) the student\'s background in marine sciences is deemed otherwise sufficient for a Master\'s in this field. Examples of non-marine science courses that might apply include mathematics and statistics, resource economics and policy, information management, information science, and conservation and management practices and policies. The student must also take 1 credit of the marine sciences graduate seminar, SMS 691.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 30,399 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,335 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 30,399 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,335 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Maine 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 Maine

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University of Maine

Orono, United States

public research university in Orono, Maine, United States

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  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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