BS Marine Science at University of Alabama

Programme overview

Students pursuing a degree in marine science typically have interests in biodiversity, conservation, the environment, and/or graduate or professional programs. High school preparation should include a solid background in mathematics, introductory life sciences, and chemistry. To complete the degree, students will be required to take courses at a marine lab, providing experiential learning opportunities.

Faculty: J. Frank Barefield Jr. College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Biological Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

What you will study

Courses in the listed curriculum include MS 304 Marine Geology, MS 306 Marine Biology, MS 448 Intro Oceanography, BSC 300 Cell Biology, BSC 301 Cell Biology Laboratory, BSC 303 Field Zoology.

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Entry requirements

Prerequisites for all BSC courses at the 300- and 400-level must be passed with a minimum grade of C-. University-level freshman admission (not programme-specific): 4 units English, 3 units mathematics, 3 units natural sciences (two with labs) and 10 other academic units; ACT or SAT is required if the cumulative high school GPA is below 3.0 for 2027 entry (all applicants for 2028 entry).

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer (the admissions page lists Spring, and Summer/Fall priority deadlines).

First-year priority deadlines: November 2 for Spring entry and December 4 for Summer/Fall entry. Applications are accepted through the UA Undergraduate App, and first-time freshmen may also apply through the Common App.

Transfer priority deadlines: October 1 for Spring entry and March 1 for Summer/Fall entry. The application fee is $50 (nonrefundable); Alabama residents applying via the UA Undergraduate App pay no fee.

First-year applicants for a 2027 entry term must submit an ACT or SAT score if their cumulative high school GPA is below 3.0; all students applying to enroll in 2028 must submit test scores.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.ua.edu/apply/

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