Marine Science

Overview

The comprehensive, multidisciplinary Marine Science program at the University of Massachusetts Lowell matches the complex nature of marine sciences, and brings together expertise in marine science and related fields under the umbrella of the entire University of Massachusetts system.

Features

The Intercampus Marine Science program offers seven option areas to choose from, providing you with a broad spectrum to study–from the boundless nature of our outer atmosphere to the microscopic inner workings of the human body.

Combining facilities and resources from five campuses into a single, coherent graduate program greatly expands the opportunities for IMS students. Students have access to a much greater range of research opportunities, faculty expertise, and facilities.

Programme Structure

Areas of study include:

• Marine and Atmospheric System Modeling and Analysis
• Coastal Systems Science
• Integrated Coastal Management
• Living Marine Resources Science and Management
• Marine Biogeochemical Cycles and Environmental Change
• Marine Observation Technologies
• Ocean and Human Health

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

GRE® — Required. The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide.

English requirements

TOEFL iBT — accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. Minimum score: 90.

Other requirements — General requirements

• Three letters of recommendation from those familiar with the applicant's academic and/or work experience are required.
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework.
• Graduate Record Examination (GREs) scores and The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (if the applicant is not a native English speaker).
• Statements of interest and intent are also requested. The statement of interest should provide reviewers with an indication of your motivation for pursuing graduate work. The statement of intent should describe how graduate training would address your career goals.

It is imperative that prospective students take an active role in contacting faculty member(s) who could potentially advise them, as well as making an effort to seek funding before applying to IMS.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD. The most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

• International (applies to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country): 41,264 AUD / year ≈ 29,250 USD / year
• Out-of-State: 41,264 AUD / year ≈ 29,250 USD / year
• Domestic / In-State: 23,520 AUD / year ≈ 16,672 USD / year

Living costs

Lowell, United States: 1,594–3,303 AUD / month. Living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Scholarship opportunities are available for this PhD in Marine Science.