About the course

Upon completion of the requirements for the Associate in Science Degree in Marine Science, students will have a broad introduction to the academic study of marine science and will have a strong background for upper division work in marine science or related fields, such as earth and environmental sciences. The Marine Science major requires completion of a minimum of 18 program major units, 12 of which are required core units. The additional 6 units must be taken from additional marine science courses and a list of restricted related electives. The department strongly recommends that all declared Marine Science majors work with counseling to select electives that will best prepare them for their intended transfer institution. Program Outcomes Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: US$27,480

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Costa Mesa
Spring (January), 2024	Costa Mesa
Fall (August), 2024	Costa Mesa
Winter (January), 2025	Costa Mesa
Spring (January), 2025	Costa Mesa
Fall (August), 2025	Costa Mesa
Winter (January), 2026	Costa Mesa
Spring (January), 2026	Costa Mesa

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Orange Coast College

Submission of academic transcripts are required to determine-

　　Proof of English Proficiency.

　　Proof of high school completion for minor students entering OCC under 18 years of age.

　　Submit copies of your academic transcript with your admissions application for review. This may include high school or secondary school transcripts, university or college transcripts, or transcripts from an ESL program.

　　Academic transcripts do NOT need to be translated in English or mailed or received by the institution you attended for admissions review. However, this may be requested by the admission staff after the initial review of your application and application documents.

　　REVIEW OF HIGH SCHOOL OR UNIVERSITY TRANSCRIPT

　　Review of academic transcripts to determine if the primary language of instruction of a student's school (high school/secondary school or university or college is English.

　　If English was not the primary language of instruction of an applicant's previous school (high school/secondary school or university or college), then the applicant must meet the English proficiency by ONE of the following-

　　IELTS - overall score of 5.5.

　　TOEFL - (IBT) - overall score 61.

　　TOEFL-(PBT) - 500

　　

English language requirements

　　5.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 61.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Orange Coast College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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