Master of Science in Marine Science and Technology

The intercampus marine science (IMS) graduate program is fundamentally grounded in a broad, integrated approach to the study of marine sciences and related technologies. Offered at UMass Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, and Lowell, this degree helps you build a foundation in the natural and social sciences related to marine and coastal systems to prepare you for interdisciplinary studies and research focusing on an area of concentration. Upon graduation, you’ll be ready for a career in academia as a researcher and scholar who will contribute the application of your education to marine sciences, marine resource management, and marine economic development, or in the governmental or private sectors.

In addition to the basic standards, the Admissions Committee will evaluate a number of additional criteria in its consideration of your entrance into UMass IMS. The following five items must be submitted for consideration: A single application form has been prepared for the use of applicants for admission to the University of Massachusetts Intercampus Marine Science graduate degree program. It is available in the graduate admissions offices of each participating campus. This form must be filled out entirely. Three letters of recommendation from those familiar with the applicant’s academic and/or work experience are required. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework. Graduate Record Examination (GREs) scores and The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (if the applicant is not a native English speaker). Typically, for the GREs students should have a combined score of 308 or greater (1200 on the former scoring scale). For TOEFL, a minimum of 577 (233 on the computer-based exam, 90-91 on the internet-based exam) is highly recommended. Statements of interest and intent are also requested. The statement of interest should provide reviewers with an indication of your motivation for pursuing graduate work. The statement of intent should describe how graduate training would address your career goals.