Marine Biology
Master's Degree Program
Earn a marine biology master’s degree in one of the most ecologically diverse places in the world. The graduate program in marine biology at the University of Alaska Fairbanks will provide you with strong foundational knowledge of the biology, ecology, physiology and biodiversity of marine organisms to prepare you for a fast-paced and rewarding career studying the oceans and the life that fills them.
Courses in UAF’s marine biology master’s program are carefully designed by leading experts in their respective fields to balance theory and hands-on experience so you can work out in the world as you learn. As one of the top marine biology master’s programs in the country, UAF graduates are in high demand both in Alaska and throughout the world for their experience, expertise and dedication to the study of marine life.
When you earn you MS in marine biology from UAF, you’ll join an active community of students, faculty and alumni who are as committed to studying and preserving the Earth’s oceans as you are!
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Why Earn Your Marine Biology Master’s Degree at UAF?
From the biodiversity of Alaska to the passion of our faculty, UAF’s marine biology master’s program stands above every other marine biology program in the nation. Graduating from our graduate program in marine biology will unlock more doors to more career opportunities than any other program.
What Can You Do with a Marine Biology Master’s Degree?
Marine biologists study marine organisms, their behaviors and how they interact with the environment around them. Professionals with an MS in marine biology work in many diverse settings, including laboratories, ships and in the field. They travel the globe in search of answers to some of the most important scientific questions being asked today.
Marine biology itself is a broad area of study, which includes hundreds of specializations — including particular species, group, behavior, research technique and ecosystem. From climate change to the migration patterns of a single school of fish, marine biologists have a huge variety of topics and specialties to choose from.
As one of the most renowned graduate programs in marine biology, our graduates go on to work in prestigious organizations and companies throughout the world, including universities, state and federal agencies, NGOs, tribal groups and private corporations.
Careers for professionals with a marine biology master’s degree include:
- Researcher
- Educator
- Environmental consultant
- Natural resource manager
- Fisheries biologist
- Environmental lobbyist
- Naturalist
- Marine illustrator
- Aquarium employee
- Biotechnology specialist
Marine Biology Courses
The marine biology courses you’ll get to take at UAF will provide you with a fundamental mastery of the major topics in marine biology and related fields. We offer courses covering topics such as physiology of marine organisms, biological oceanography and electives to help you tailor your degree to your career aspirations. In addition to these marine biology courses, you’ll get hours of field work in courses that will take you to some of the most remote and beautiful places on the planet.
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