Bachelor of Science [B.S] (Marine Biology)
STEM Course
4 years
Full Time
On Campus
$37,596 /Yr
- BSc in Marine Biology at the Auburn University is a 4 year, 122-credit program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- Marine biological research is conducted by five faculty members who share an interest in how marine organisms evolve, function, and interact with the environment in the world’s oceans.
- Marine biological studies at Auburn span all levels of organization from molecular genetics to community structure and ecosystem functioning. Projects involve campus-based laboratory research as well as field studies in the Atlantic, Caribbean, tropical Indo-Pacific, and Antarctic seas.
- Areas of expertise include patterns of gene flow and biogeography in marine invertebrates, evolutionary origins of major lineages of animals, genetic diversity and ecological roles of endocellular microalgae (zooxanthellae), the ultrastructure of marine invertebrates, mechanisms of ciliary and flagellar movement, cell motility and the cytoskeleton, biodiversity of marine microbes and their communities, control of gene expression in response to changes in salinity, osmotic and ionic regulation, cell volume regulation, nitrogen metabolism in estuarine invertebrates, respiration in intertidal and amphibious crustaceans, ecological interactions among cnidarians (sea anemones, corals) and their fish and crustacean symbionts, and locomotory and aggressive behavior of colonial marine invertebrates during the competition for space on hard substrata.
- Applied studies in marine conservation examine the effects of overharvesting and tourism
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Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $37596 |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Living Expenses (Housing/Food) | $18424 |
| Transportation | $3232 |
Cost calculated as per 3 terms
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $52380 |
| 2023 | $16972 |
| 2021 | $32810 |
Important Dates
Early Action Round Deadline Is December 1, 2024.
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Regular Decision Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake | |
Scores Required
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Academic records: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
- Three Letter of Recommendation: A recommendation letter should include information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, why they are qualified, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
- Transcripts: Official transcripts from all educational institutions students have attended.
- Online application form: Students have to submit an online application form at the official website.
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Career and Placement after Course
Followings are the career opportunities for the students:
- Marine ecologist and dive operations manager
- Reef restoration project manager
- Marine biology technician
- Ocean Engineering
- Marine Archeology
- Marine Geology
- Aquatic Veterinarian
- Research Assistant
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BeArt Presets-Academic Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,500/Yr$2,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom Memorial Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Jagdish Bhagwati Fellowship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Comindware Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program | Scholarship per student$ 10,000/Yr$10,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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