Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Bachelor of Science in Marine Science

Standish, USA

DEGREE TYPE

BSc

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2026

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The Bachelor of Science in Marine Science focuses on the study of marine ecosystems, organisms, and oceanic processes. This programme equips students with the skills and knowledge to understand marine environments and their significance. Students will engage in both theoretical learning and practical applications through field studies and laboratory work.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in various fields including marine biology, environmental conservation, and oceanography. Opportunities exist in government agencies, non-profit organizations, and research institutions focused on marine and environmental sciences.

Saint Joseph’s is the only liberal arts college in Maine and one of the few small colleges in the Northeast that offers a major in marine science.

Through independent study, internships, and senior research, students work on important local issues. From cataloguing the diversity of Gulf of Maine waters to studying the causes and effects of red tide outbreaks, or researching how the chemical environments affect juvenile clam survival (crucial to proper fishery management), the marine science program is making a difference today and developing the scientists and leaders of tomorrow.

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