Program Overview

Program Overview

The marine biology major is designed to introduce students to marine ecosystems, including the great diversity of marine organisms and their coastal and oceanic environments. The emphasis is on basic principles that help us to understand the processes that shape life in marine environments. The marine biology major is a demanding program that offers a B.S. degree and requires several more courses than the general biology B.A. major. Students with bachelor’s degrees in marine biology find employment opportunities in a variety of fields. In conjunction with a teaching credential or graduate degree in teaching, students often use their marine biology background to teach science at the K–12 level.

Department and Program Type

• Department: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
• Program Type: Major

Area of Focus

• Environmental Science & Sustainability
• Science & Math

Requirements

Please view the requirements for the major here. For transfers, please note that this is a screening major with additional requirements.

• First Year
• Transfer

Career Outcomes

Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department degrees are designed to prepare students to go on to:

• Graduate and professional programs
• Positions in industry, government, or NGO’s

Program Details

• Program Keywords:
  • Ocean Science
  • Marine Ecology
  • Aquatic Biology
  • Fisheries
  • Conservation
• Similar Programs: Not specified

Institution

• UC SANTA CRUZ, 1156 HIGH STREET, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95064
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