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BA in Marine Science

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Boston University

Program Overview

The BA in Marine Science, offered through the BU Marine Program (BUMP), provides a rigorous, interdisciplinary education in marine science, with courses in biological, chemical, geological, and physical oceanography. All Marine Science majors complete the Marine Semester, an intellectually and physically challenging sequence of four month-long, research-based courses. During the Marine Semester, students conduct research in a variety of New England locations as well as the Belizean Barrier Reef, working with BU faculty and scientists from the New England Aquarium, NOAA, and the University of Belize.

Program Key Stats

$53082 (Annual cost)



29 %

Eligibility Criteria

3.5
32
85

1320
7
90

Additional Information & Requirements

Common Application, Official High School Transcripts, Guidance Counselor Recommendation and School report form, Teacher evaluation, Documentation of Financial Support, Passport Photocopy, Portfolios, Auditions and Interviews, Test scores: ACT, SAT, IELTS, TOEFL

Career Options

  • Careers in Marine-related positions in Commercial
  • Educational
  • Governmental
  • and non-profit organizations and for admission to graduate school

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