Marine Biology
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    Marine Biology

    University of Alaska Fairbanks
    University of Alaska Fairbanks
    United States of America
    United States of America, Fairbanks
    University Rank:#901
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    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 16,206 / Semester
    Next IntakeAugust 28, 2023
    Marine Biology

    About

    M.S., Ph.D. Degrees

    The marine biology graduate program focuses on the biology, ecology, physiology and biodiversity of marine organisms. Students may pursue either an M.S. or Ph.D. degree in marine biology. Our graduate students are afforded excellent opportunities for laboratory and field research. Our faculty conduct research in Fairbanks, the Kasitsna Bay Laboratory near Homer, the Juneau College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences at Lena Point, the Seward Marine Center and the Alaska SeaLife Center. Students may conduct fieldwork in a variety of locations, including but not limited to the Beaufort and Chukchi seas, the Aleutian Islands and other coastal areas around Alaska. Our college also operates the coastal research vessel Nanuq and the ice-capable Sikuliaq, a University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System vessel.

    Students considering graduate study in marine biology should have a strong background in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, ecology, evolution or a related field. Students are admitted on the basis of their academic qualifications, research experience and the ability of the program to provide mentorship in their particular area of research interest. The Marine Biology Department is an equal opportunity program, and we encourage students from diverse backgrounds to apply. We review requests for admission throughout the year. Students must contact potential faculty advisors before applying.

    Minimum Requirements for Marine Biology Degrees: M.S.: 30 credits; Ph.D.: 18 thesis credits

    College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
    Graduate Program in Marine Sciences and Limnology
    907-474-7289
     

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Certificate/Associate Degree Programs

    • at least 18 years old, or
    • have a high school diploma, or
    • have a General Educational Development (GED) diploma.

    Bachelor Degree Programs

    • Have a high school diploma, and
    • Pass the 16-credit high school core curriculum with at least a 2.5, and
    • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5, and
    • Submit ACT or SAT test scores
      • If you are applying to UAF for the academic years 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 or summer 2025, your ACT and SAT scores will be waived.

    If you don't meet these requirements, contact an admissions counselor. You may have options to begin a degree or certificate program, such as starting as a pre-undeclared student or as a non-degree student.

    The admission qualifications for international applicants are the same as domestic applicants with the addition of:

    • Proof of English Proficiency
    • Official diploma for institutions who do not list a degree and graduation date on the transcript

    Please refer to the other student types (Freshmen, Transfer or Graduate) for program qualifications.

    Minimum required English proficiency:

    • A minimum TOEFL score of 79.
    • A minimum IELTS score of 6.5.
    • Completion of secondary education in Great Britain, New Zealand, Australia or Canada (excluding Quebec).

    Requests for exception to this policy may be submitted via email to the Office of Admissions. Acceptable grounds for waiving this requirement may include:

    • Successful completion (C or higher) of a college-level, non-ESL English composition course.
    • A comparable score on another approved exam such as the ACT, SAT or EdReady exam.

    International Transcripts: Send official secondary school and/or university transcripts to World Education Services (WES) and request a comprehensive course-by-course credential report. Transcripts from Canadian institutions (excluding Quebec) are exempt from this requirement; they may be sent directly from the issuing institution.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 75

    How to Apply

    To start your adventure at UAF, your first step will be to apply for admission. We offer a fast and convenient online application. 

    Once you are admitted into a degree program at UAF, we’ll start preparing your I-20 — the form needed to apply for the F-1 student visa and to enter the U.S. in student status. This process can take up to 7-10 business days once all documents have been received.

    You'll also send your official secondary school and/or university transcripts to a NACES-approved evaluation service and request a comprehensive course-by-course credential report. Transcripts from Canadian institutions (excluding Quebec) are exempt from this requirement; they may be sent directly from the issuing institution.
    SpanTran is a NACES-member company that has created a custom application for UAF students. We recommend using the UAF SpanTran Evaluation Request Form to ensure you get the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate.

    In order to issue your immigration documents, we must receive the UAF Financial Statement for International Students (PDF) and supporting documentation. We’ll also need a copy of your passport identification page.

    Your immigration documents will be mailed to the address you provided, along with your official letter of acceptance and information about applying for your visa and travel to Alaska.

    You must have a student visa to study in the United States. UAF offers documents for two student visa types (F and J) depending on the type of program you attend. As part of the application process, you’ll also need to schedule a visa interview.

    Marine Biology
    University of Alaska Fairbanks
    University of Alaska Fairbanks
    United States of America

    United States of America, Fairbanks

    Go to Official Website