Master of Arts in Marine Science
Why Choose Our Program?
Jacksonville University's Master of Arts in Marine Science (MA in MSC) degree designed to prepare students to enter the workforce as marine science professionals
or prepare you for a promotion within the marine science profession. This program
is open to traditional and non-traditional students.
- Thesis is not required for the MA in Marine Science
- State-of-the-art vessels, aquaculture facilities, laboratories and research facilities
- Experiential learning with OCEARCH, The St. Johns RiverKeeper, and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conversation Commission (FWC)
- Grants, internships, and research opportunities
- Experienced faculty in areas such as physical, shark and marine mammal biology, intertidal and subtidal ecology, and more
- Through coursework and training, students will be able to translate, integrate, and apply marine science in a variety of settings and allow them to work effectively in partnership with academics, other professionals, decision makers, and the public.
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Accelerated Bachelor of Science to Master of Arts Marine Science ProgramAdd One Year, Receive Two Degrees
The Accelerated Bachelor of Science to Master of Arts Marine Science Program provides the opportunity for highly motivated and academically qualified undergraduate students to begin taking graduate courses during their senior undergraduate year with the intent of graduating with bachelor’s and master degrees in 5 years.
Low-Residency Option
We are now offering a low-residency option for students in our MA in MSC program. This option allows students to take up to 24 credit hours of the degree online. The only credits that will need to be taken in person are the six credit hours of field/lab experience.
How to Apply
- Completed JU Application
- Unofficial Transcripts for All Degrees Conferred
- An undergraduate degree in Marine Science is not necessary for admission.
- Updated Resume
- Statement of Intent
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Pre-requisite course requirements:
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Statistics
- Intro to Marine Biology, or Biology I & II, or an Enviromental Science course*
*All Environmental Science courses must be approved by the Graduate Search Committee to ensure rigor before acceptance into the program.
“I hope to one day work in a zoo or aquarium with fish or other marine animals, and through JU’s wet lab, I’ve gotten invaluable hands-on experience working with fish and aquaria."
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Contact Information Graduate and Professional Studies
Phone: (904) 256-7000
Email: graduateadmissions@ju.edu