Bachelor of Marine Biology at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

    Bachelor of Marine Biology at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

    Bachelor of Marine Biology at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

    The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley offers the Bachelor of Marine Biology as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for marine biology and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 28, 2027.

    About Bachelor of Marine Biology

    Program Overview

    The Bachelor's degree in Marine Biology focuses on the biology of marine organisms and coastal and oceanic ecosystems. The program takes advantage of the Rio Grande Valley's unique physical location and the tropical climate of the Gulf of Mexico.  Students develop expertise in the biology of marine organisms and the biological process that affect these organisms, their populations, and their coastal and oceanic ecosystems.

    Disciplines

    College of Sciences

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Marine Biology at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

    Entry Requirements

    You have decided to experience your college education in another country and UTRGV is ready to support you on this journey. We'll help make the process here as seamless as possible by guiding you through the application process and helping with academic advisement in your chosen major.

    An applicant is considered an international student if the applicant meets the following conditions:

    • Not a citizen, permanent resident, or have an application on file to become a permanent resident of the United States, and
    • Will be attending UTRGV on a visa. Most international students attending UTRGV are on an F-1 student visa or a J-1 visa.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 61

    Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Marine Biology

    Possible Career Options

    After graduation with a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology, graduates will have the opportunity to study marine life and how it interacts with the environment. Graduates of the program will find a variety of careers options in research, academia, non-profit, private sector, conservation groups, consulting companies, the U.S Navy, and the U.S. Coast Guard. 

    Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Marine Biology at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

    Application Fee 50

    How to Apply for Bachelor of Marine Biology at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

    • Fill out the UTRGV international application online at applytexas.org.
    • Pay a $50 non-refundable application fee through ApplyTexas.
    • Submit official scores from one of the following English Proficiency Exams unless you qualify for an exemption:
      • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or
      • IELTS; or
      • Duolingo English Test
    • If you attended a foreign high school or college, you must send your transcript to get evaluated by SPANTRAN, Foreign Credentials Service of America (FCSA), or World Education Services (WES). SPANTRAN, FCSA, or WES are the only companies accepted by UTRGV for foreign evaluations.
    • For First-Year Students: Admissions Essay A or B through ApplyTexas. 
    • For First-Year Students and Transfer students with less than 24 college hours noted on their foreign evaluation: For the 2023-2024 application cycle, UTRGV remains test-optional. If you have taken the ACT or SAT exams and wish to send us your official scores, contact the testing agency. The UTRGV school code for ACT is 6991, and for SAT 6568.
    Bachelor of Marine Biology at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
    The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
    The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen

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