Marine Biology, M.S.

Earth covered in water, marine biologists are a vital link with the medicinal, environmental, and technological applications of marine life to society. Humans not only depend on marine habitats to sustain life, we also put enormous pressure on our marine habitats. Marine biologists help preserve and restore ecosystems that are collapsing from human activities and natural phenomena. A master’s in Marine Biology from Florida Tech gives graduates the educational foundation and hands-on research experience needed to enter a career in marine biology.The opportunities for marine-biology careers are diverse. Because there are so many relevant topics, students select a particular interest and specialize in it. Studying for a master’s in marine biology at Florida Tech is a multifaceted experience that includes other scientific disciplines, from aquaculture and oceanography to chemistry, meteorology and zoology.

Students looking to enroll in a master's degree program at Florida Tech must hold a bachelor's degree (four-year degree) in a related field from a recognized, accredited college or university (or the international equivalent). Applicants must have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.0 as an undergraduate in order to be considered for admission to a Florida Tech master's degree program. Transcripts from a non-US institution are internally recalculated to meet this threshold. Letters of recommendation, résumé/CV, objectives, transcripts