Marine Biology, M.S. & Ph.D.

The Marine Biology graduate program provides training in the marine biological sciences and draws on the expertise from faculty members in multiple marine and coastal-related fields at TAMUG and TAMU.

Marine Biology,M.S. & Ph.D. Degrees    

Strengths of this program rely upon the international recognition and scholarly work of our faculty.  Students in the program are exposed to knowledge and research techniques related to marine ecology, coastal and oceanic habitats, marine vertebrates and invertebrates, marine fisheries, marine botany and wetlands and coastal management and conservation. The program places an emphasis on molecular, organism and ecosystems levels.

The program offers a doctoral degree, a master’s thesis degree, and a non-thesis master’s degree. With a sweeping scope of programs, disciplines, and departments constituting the curriculum, graduates of the Marine Biology program will be well prepared to enter higher education, private or public industry, and much more.

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MARB Degree Plans    

Typical Credit Distribution for M.S. Degree
Typical Credit Distribution for M.S. Degree

Course Type

Non-Thesis Option

Thesis Option

Required MARB core courses

6

6

Statistics

3

3

Electives

25

13

Seminar

2

2

Research

0

8

Total credits required

36

32

*A minimum of one graduate level statistics, marine ecosystem, and marine evolutionary biology course must be included.

Typical Credit Distribution for Ph.D.
Typical Credit Distribution for Ph.D.

Course Type

With Prior M.S.

Without Prior M.S.

Required MARB core courses

6

6

Statistics

6

6

Electives

17-23

39-55

Seminar

2

2

Research

23-29

21-37

Total credits required

60

90

*A minimum of two graduate level statistics courses, one marine ecosystem course, and one marine evolutionary biology course must be included.

Required Core Courses
Required Core Courses

M.S. Degree Program

Course Number

Course Name

Credit Hours

MARB 640

Ecosystem Functions in Marine Environments

3

MARB 668

Marine Evolutionary Biology

3

MARB 681*

Seminar (2 semesters)

1

Statistics

Check with Graduate Advisor for eligible classes

3

 

Ph.D. Degree Program

Required

Course

Course Name

Credit Hours

MARB 640

Ecosystem Functions in Marine Environments

3

MARB 668

Marine Evolutionary Biology

3

MARB 681*

Seminar (2 semesters)

1

Statistics

Check with Graduate Advisor for eligible classes

6

* Or approved alternative

For More Details
For More Details

The information above is intended as a quick reference. For full details of the graduate degree programs and departmental policies and procedures, please consult the current Marine Biology Graduate Student Handbook.

Career Opportunities    

Love What You Do

The rigorous coursework on offer in Marine Biology couples the very best faculty and support with an essential learning environment centered on the Gulf of Mexico. Our graduate students leave ready to take on the challenges of research, higher education, policy & conservation, and a host of other opportunities.

Career Paths

Conservation
Law Enforcement (Game Warden)
Environmental consultant
Government Policy Work
Outreach

Hiring Agencies

Universities
Government Agencies
Non-government Agencies
Non-profit Groups
Conservation Groups
Private Sector

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At Texas A&M University at Galveston we offer a comprehensive array of degrees which are geared to make the most of our ideal location on the edge of the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. With programs ranging from marine biology to maritime administration led by enterprising professors at the top of their fields, we’re full of the opportunities you’re seeking.

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