1. California State University Long Beach
  2. Program
  3. Bachelors
  4. BS Marine Biology

BS Marine Biology

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

California State University Long Beach

Program Overview

Marine biology is the study of the biology and ecology of organisms found in the ocean. This degree provides a base to pursue graduate school, along with a variety of careers in environmental consulting, government, teaching, and public aquaria. This major requires approximately 78-85 units in the major, of which 38-44 are in lower division and 41 are in upper division. All students must achieve at least a 2.0 grade-point average in each of the following: 1. the entire college record, 2. all units attempted at CSULB, and 3. all courses in the major. In addition students must receive a C or better in all upper division major courses.

Program Key Stats

$5742 (Annual Cost)



32 %

Eligibility Criteria

2.8
33
80

1130
5.5
61

Additional Information & Requirements

Complete each of the courses in the comprehensive pattern of college preparatory subject requirements with a grade of C or higher prior to high school graduation.3.0 GPA or greater in college preparatory subjects, AND 3,500 minimum CSULB Index to be considered, for non-STEM major and a 3,600 minimum STEM Index for STEM majors.

Career Options

  • Marine ecologist
  • Dive operations Manager
  • Reef restoration
  • Project manager
  • Marine biology technician

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