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BS Marine Science at University of Delaware

University of Delaware, United States

Programme overview

Dive in and discover our world! If you want to understand life on Earth, you have to understand the ocean. Not only are most living creatures actually in the ocean that covers two-thirds of the planent, but many of Earth’s major processes are also connected to its physical properties.

Faculty: College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Marine Biology and Science, Ecology, Geology, Environmental Science, Oceanography, Chemistry.

Career pathways

Career options: Aquarist, Coastal Scientist, Environmental Consultant, Fisheries Biologist, Marine Resource Manager, Policy Specialist, Watershed Planner.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Delaware (and the major's college), not to the major itself. Applicants complete a high school diploma or equivalent; recommended preparation is 16 academic units: English 4, mathematics 3 (Algebra 1 or higher), science 3 (including 2 labs), history/social sciences 3, plus 3 academic electives. Standardized test scores are optional. Application uses the Common or Coalition application with an essay; up to two letters of recommendation are optional. Honors College applicants apply by the Nov. 1 early action deadline. Applies to the University; no separate programme-specific requirement is published on the major page.

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