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Master of Marine Science at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen

Study Marine Science at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), a Master degree offered at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 2 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for August 23, 2027.

About Master of Marine Science

Build a Strong Foundation in Marine Science

Be a part of a marine science program internationally recognized for excellence. Our program offers a multitude of opportunities for experiential learning through research and service.

Your course of study provides you with the foundation to succeed in marine-related industries, environmental management, teaching, research and other marine-oriented careers. It will also prepare you to undertake additional graduate study in a doctoral program.

The program provides a broad interdisciplinary understanding of marine science to students with strong undergraduate training in mathematics and the sciences.

You will develop skills and knowledge to solve complex marine environmental problems.

Work with Expert Researchers

Our expert faculty and staff are an invaluable resource, and their commitment to excellence is the foundation of UNCW's great reputation for marine and coastal research.

Join faculty scholars on research with regional and global significance from rising ocean waters to natural resource management and protection of marine mammals.

Gain a broad interdisciplinary understanding of marine science

Develop skills that will enable you to solve complex marine environmental problems

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Marine Science at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission for graduate study at the University of North Carolina Wilmington applicants must:

Regionally Accredited Bachelor's Degree: Hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in this country or its equivalent in a foreign institution (as evaluated course-by-course through a NACES approved credit evaluation service) by the first official day of classes for the term of the application.
- Seven Accrediting Bodies for Regional Institutions:
  - Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association (NH)
  - Middle States Commission on Higher Education (M)
  - New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (EH)
  - Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NW)
  - Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SC)
  - Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities (WC)
  - Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (WJ)
Student Holds (Current/Previous UNCW Students): Applicants with an application hold will not be allowed to move forward in the application process until the hold is released. Check your SeaNet Account to view your account hold(s).
Grade Point Average: Have a strong overall academic record with a B average or better in the basic courses prerequisite to the area of proposed graduate study. Provisional admission may be considered by some programs. Contact the program coordinator for additional information regarding their acceptance policy.
Level: Graduate and undergraduate programs may not be pursued simultaneously.
Online Accelerated Programs (OAP): OAP programs must be pursued independent of any other program.
Additional Requirements: Meet any additional admission requirement(s) as outlined by the graduate program.
Professional Licensure in State-Regulated Professions: State laws may require practitioners to be licensed to practice in their state. Learn more about UNCW's participation in the NC-State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Career Opportunities after Completing Master of Marine Science

Our alumni work in:

Design and develop technology to study and find solutions to marine issues.

Assess and advise on matters related to the management of environmental issues.

Conduct research at a university or college.

Teach the next generation of scientists and researchers.

Work for local, state and federal agencies conducting research and impacting policy.

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Marine Science at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Application Fee 75

How to Apply for Master of Marine Science at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

You will create your account after choosing a Regular Term Instruction (RTI) or Online Accelerated Program (OAP) program option on our application page.
Please create only one account. Use the same log-in anytime you start or continue an application.
Review the deadlines for your program of interest on our Key Dates page.

Master of Marine Science at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen