Overview

Graduates of the M.S. degree are well-prepared for further graduate study or for marine science careers in academia, government, and other employment sectors.

Key Features

The M.S. program (32 credits) normally requires 2.5 to 3 years for degree completion.

In addition to coursework, students are required to pass a qualifying exam, give a public seminar and successfully defend a research prospectus and an original thesis.

Students in the Marine Science program from College of William & Mary must also complete two semesters of full-time residency on the VIMS campus.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Marine Geology

Marine Science, Biological Oceanography

Environmental Chemistry, Toxicology and Pathobiology

Marine Fisheries Science

Interdisciplinary Research in Estuarine and Coastal Systems

Statistical Methods and Data Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Williamsburg, United States

Disciplines

Marine Science View 115 other Masters in Marine Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Completed a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)

Unofficial transcripts uploaded for all completed course work (official transcripts will be requested if your application is selected for further review)

TOEFL or IELTS scores, for all international applicants

Resumé or CV

Statement of Purpose

Statement of Contribution

Personal Statement (Optional)

Three letters of recommendation

Non-refundable application fee of $54 (US). The application is not complete until the fee has been paid or waived.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

29352 USD / year

≈ 29352 USD / year
Out-of-State

29352 USD / year

≈ 29352 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10905 USD / year

≈ 10905 USD / year

Living costs

Williamsburg

United States

1306 - 2134 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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