Program Overview

Introduction to Marine Sciences at UConn

The Bachelor’s degree programs in Marine Sciences at UConn are designed to inspire students intellectually and challenge them academically. The core of the curriculum integrates courses in marine biology, chemistry, geology, and physics. Students specialize in a subdiscipline of the marine sciences through upper-level Marine Sciences electives and through independent study with Marine Sciences faculty.

Marine Sciences Degree Programs

Program Coordinator and Faculty Academic Advisor

The program coordinator and faculty academic advisor for Marine Sciences is Dr. Claudia Koerting.

Marine Sciences Major

• Curriculum (Marine Sciences Major)
• 4+1 B.S./M.S. Program in Marine Sciences and Oceanography

Minors and Concentrations with MARN Offerings

• Marine Biology Minor
• Marine Sciences Minor
• Climate Science
• Global Environmental Change

Prospective Students and Admissions

How to Apply

Information on how to apply to the Marine Sciences program is available.

Storrs vs. Avery Point for Marine Sciences Students

Students can start their degree at either the Avery Point or Storrs campuses. Those who begin at Storrs typically transition to Avery Point to complete their final two years.

Forms and Planning

Academic Planning

Resources for academic planning are available to students.

Scholarships for Marine Sciences Students

Scholarships are available for students in the Marine Sciences program.

Internships

Internship opportunities are available for Marine Sciences students.

Study Abroad

Study abroad programs are available for Marine Sciences students.

Apply for Graduate School

Information on applying for graduate school is available.

Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) Major in Marine Sciences

Students may pursue either a BS or BA major in Marine Sciences. The BS track is typically chosen by students who want careers in science or plan to continue to graduate school in the sciences. The BA track is typically chosen by students interested in applying the marine sciences to management or policy efforts.

Marine Sciences in Avery Point and Storrs

Either degree can be started at the Avery Point or Storrs campuses. Avery Point, UConn’s marine and maritime campus, is located on the shores of Long Island Sound and is home to UConn’s fleet of research vessels, state-of-the-art laboratories, and oceanographic support facilities in the Department of Marine Sciences.