Professional Science Master in Marine Science and Technology

Professionals in the marine science sectors of industry, government, and non-governmental organizations are expected to develop policy and planning options while managing both living and non-living marine resources based upon the best available science and technology. These individuals are also faced with managing personnel, funds, and businesses in increasingly challenging fiscal and policy environments. Advance your career in business, government, or the nonprofit sector by earning your professional science master's degree. SMAST's Coastal and Ocean Administration, Science and Technology Professional Science Master's (COAST PSM) degree will equip you with the required knowledge and skills to be competitive in today's workforce.

Successful applicants will have met the following criteria: • Completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher • Completion of an undergraduate major in one of the basic scientific disciplines or engineering, or strong multidisciplinary training • Completion of at least six semesters of coursework in the natural sciences, generally to include biology, chemistry, and/or physics • Preparation in mathematics at least through integral calculus is strongly encouraged.

We require a minimum score of 72 IBT on the TOEFL or BAND 6.0 on the IELTS for entrance to any program and a minimum score of 79 IBT on the TOEFL or BAND 6.5 on the IELTS for consideration for a teaching assistantship.

The application deadline for fall term is April 1 and spring term is Jan 17.