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    Master of Science in Marine Biology

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    Galveston, USMSIn-person2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $39,281.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    94%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    13
    Cohort
    students
    32
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Master of Science in Marine Biology at Texas A & M University-College Station is a 32-credit, 2-year, in-person MS program based in Galveston, US. Tuition is $39,281 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program provides training in marine biological sciences covering marine ecology, coastal and oceanic habitats, marine vertebrates and invertebrates, fisheries, marine botany, wetlands, and coastal management and conservation at molecular, organism, and ecosystem levels. It includes a diverse curriculum on ecology, evolution of marine organisms, and quantitative analysis, with supervised research culminating in a thesis or professional paper.

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Oct 1, 2026
    Fall 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min For international applicants whose native language is not English, an English Language Proficiency Examination (ELPE) such as Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required. The ELPE must be taken within the last two years. Additional information about ELPE requirements is available here: https://admissions.tamu.edu/international/graduate.
    IELTS
    required
    Min For international applicants whose native language is not English, an English Language Proficiency Examination (ELPE) such as Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required. The ELPE must be taken within the last two years. Additional information about ELPE requirements is available here: https://admissions.tamu.edu/international/graduate.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $15,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Science in Marine Biology at Texas A & M University-College Station cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Science in Marine Biology at Texas A & M University-College Station is $39,281 across 32 required credits.
    Is Master of Science in Marine Biology at Texas A & M University-College Station online or in-person?
    Master of Science in Marine Biology at Texas A & M University-College Station is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Science in Marine Biology at Texas A & M University-College Station take to complete?
    Master of Science in Marine Biology at Texas A & M University-College Station is structured around 2 years and 32 credits.
    Is Master of Science in Marine Biology at Texas A & M University-College Station STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Science in Marine Biology at Texas A & M University-College Station is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How competitive is Master of Science in Marine Biology at Texas A & M University-College Station?
    Master of Science in Marine Biology at Texas A & M University-College Station reports an acceptance rate of approximately 94%.