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PSM Marine Sciences at University of Maine

University of Maine, United States

Programme overview

Non-thesis, two-year professional practice degree combining graduate coursework with an approved internship, preparing students to apply scientific knowledge in government, NGOs and private industry. Open to traditional and non-traditional students.

Faculty: School of Marine Sciences  |  Duration: Two years; minimum 30 semester credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Orono, ME, United States

What you will study

15 credits of marine science and policy courses, 9 credits of professional skills courses (e.g. science communication, large data analysis, data visualization), SMS 691 seminar (1), and a 5-credit internship.

Career pathways

Government, NGO and private industry settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

BA or BS from an accredited institution; evidence of preparation for graduate-level science courses; an SMS Graduate Faculty advisor who agrees to direct the student (students generally not admitted at large). Admission through the UMaine Graduate School.

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.

Graduate applications are submitted through the UMaine graduate application portal; a resume and essay are required for all programmes, with test scores, writing samples or portfolios required by some programmes; unofficial transcripts are uploaded at application and official transcripts are required only upon admission.

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