1. University of California Santa Cruz
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  3. Bachelors
  4. BS Marine Biology

BS Marine Biology

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of California Santa Cruz

Program Overview

The marine biology major is designed to introduce students to marine ecosystems, including the great diversity of marine organisms and their coastal and oceanic environments. The emphasis is on basic principles that help us to understand the processes that shape life in marine environments. The marine biology major is a demanding program that offers a B.S. degree and requires several more courses than the general biology B.A. major. Students with bachelor s degrees in marine biology find employment opportunities in a variety of fields. In conjunction with a teaching credential or graduate degree in teaching, students often use their marine biology background to teach science at the K 12 level.

Program Key Stats

$48500 (Annual cost)



58 %

Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Typical SAT scores: Math (550-670), Critical reading (520-640), Writing (520-640), ACT Composite (23-29), Average GPA 3.51, TOEFL: IBT- 80, PBT- 550, IELTS-6.5

Career Options

  • Opportunities to work with marine-oriented federal agencies
  • state agencies
  • research institutions
  • and non-profit organizations in the Monterey Bay area for directed faculty- and/or department-sponsored independent study in marine biology

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