Program Overview
Florida International University’s Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology prepares students to study marine organisms, ocean ecosystems, and the environmental challenges affecting coastal communities. The program combines biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and oceanography with laboratory research and hands-on field experiences.
Students study subjects including marine ecology, organismal diversity, physiology, evolution, genetics, conservation, and physical oceanography. Marine Biology program activities and most upper-level coursework are concentrated at FIU’s waterfront Biscayne Bay Campus in North Miami.
Education and Career Pathways
The program can prepare graduates for careers in marine research, fisheries, environmental consulting, conservation, natural-resource management, aquariums, government agencies, education, and nonprofit organizations. It also provides preparation for graduate or professional study in marine biology, ecology, oceanography, and related sciences.
FIU’s broader marine research community studies coral reefs, sharks, seagrass habitats, fisheries, ocean health, and climate-related changes to coastal ecosystems. Its marine resources include the Medina Aquarius Program and Aquarius Reef Base, the world’s only undersea research laboratory. FIU also offers an undergraduate Certificate in Coastal and Marine Affairs for students interested in combining marine science with conservation, policy, governance, and resource management.
Program Information
Program Format
Four-year undergraduate degree with classroom instruction, science laboratories, fieldwork, research opportunities, and upper-level coursework concentrated at the Biscayne Bay Campus.
Credentials
Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology, with an optional undergraduate Certificate in Coastal and Marine Affairs available as a complementary area of study.
Who It Serves
Students interested in marine organisms, ocean ecosystems, conservation, fisheries, coastal-resource management, environmental research, or continued graduate and professional education.
Admissions
Applicants complete Florida International University’s undergraduate admissions process and must satisfy the mathematics and science requirements associated with the Marine Biology curriculum. Transfer students should review FIU’s current prerequisite and transfer-course guidance before applying.
3000 NE 151st ST, North Miami, FL 33181
305-919-5602
biology@fiu.edu
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