Bachelor of Science [B.S] Marine Science - Physics
Physical properties of seawater, light and sound in the ocean, tides and waves, how water and energy are circulated by currents, the interaction of the ocean and the atmosphere, and the ocean's effects on weather and climate.
Marine Science is an interdisciplinary program dealing with the study of the world’s oceans, their physical and biological constituents, the influence of oceanic resources on human society, and the conservation and future development of these resources.
The Bachelor of Science double major in Marine Science prepares students for admission to graduate programs and for careers in teaching and research as well as for technical careers in government and private industries concerned with the oceans. The Bachelor of Science in Marine Science is a full double major program that requires a major in Marine Science through the Rosenstiel School and a second major in one of the sciences through the College of Arts and Sciences, RSMAS, or the College of Engineering. Common second majors are Biology, Chemistry, Geological Sciences, Physics, Computer Science, Meteorology and Microbiology & Immunology. Required courses for these combinations are listed within the major tab.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $53112 | $53112 | $53112 | $53112 |
| Health Insurance | $3930 | $3930 | $3930 | $3930 |
| Books and supply | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 |
| Compulsory Fees | $1648 | $1648 | $1648 | $1648 |
| Total Fees | $59690 | $59690 | $59690 | $59690 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 80 | 120 | 3 |
| ACT | American College Testing | 30 | 36 | 1 |
| SAT | Scholastic Aptitude Test | 1320 | 1600 | 1 |
- Obtain a score of 650 or higher on the redesigned SAT evidence-based reading and writing section .
- Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.
- Obtain a score of 27 or higher on the ACT English section.
- Academic Eligibility:
Students must have an official secondary school transcript to get admission with minimum 3.6 GPA.