About the course

The Bachelor?s degree programs in Marine Sciences at UConn are designed to inspire you intellectually and challenge you academically. The core of the curriculum integrates courses in marine biology, chemistry, geology, and physics. Students specialize in a subdiscipline of the marine sciences through upper level Marine Sciences electives and through independent study with Marine Sciences faculty. Student?s scientific training is bolstered with courses in policy, law, economics, and resource management of the oceans. The program is quantitative, practical, and experiential in nature. Starting the first semester, most of the courses in the major include work in many of the region?s various marine habitats. Learning through hands-on experiences, you?ll get your feet wet and your hands dirty. The program is analogous to a rigorous environmental sciences degree, but focused on the environment that covers more than two-thirds of the planet?.the oceans.

　　Students may pursue either a Bachelors of Science (BS) or Bachelors of Arts (BA) major in Marine Sciences. A number of our graduates have gone on to a variety of occupations with either the BS or the BA. Although there are no hard and fast rules about the BS vs BA, Students who elect the BS track typically want careers doing science and/or choose to continue on to graduate school in the sciences. Students in the BA track are typically interested in applying the marine sciences to management, or policy efforts. In practical terms, the BS requires more quantitative classes and the BA requires more social science courses focused on the oceans. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Groton
Fall (August), 2024	Groton
Spring (January), 2025	Groton
Fall (August), 2025	Groton
Spring (January), 2026	Groton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Connecticut - Kaplan International

A strong academic foundation is the key to a successful admission application. International freshman applicants must complete secondary school (equivalent to U.S. grades 9-12) and be eligible to enter a university in their own country prior to the expected entry date to the University of Connecticut.

　　International applicants should have college preparatory coursework in the core subjects of English (if offered), mathematics, physical science, and social science reflected throughout their high school academic careers. Students applying to the school of Nursing or Engineering must have taken secondary school level physics and chemistry.

　　The personal essay is required and provides the applicant an opportunity to add a unique voice to the application as well as demonstrate writing ability.

　　Your submitted high school transcript(s) should include your senior classes, class rank (if applicable), and latest grades earned.

　　UConn requires official SAT or ACT scores to be sent directly from the appropriate test provider.

　　The minimum score requirement for the TOEFL is 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum score requirement for the IELTS exam is 6.5.

　　GPA - 3.0 GPA or equivalent.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Connecticut - Kaplan International. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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