The marine biology major is designed for students who wish to prepare for positions in the area of marine or aquatic biology or who plan graduate study in these fields. The standard courses for the major are offered on the university campus, with the specialized courses being taken through the Dauphin Island Sea Laboratory (DISL) near Mobile, Alabama. Students interested in this major should consult early with the chair of the department concerning courses, prerequisites, special arrangements, and costs. Requirements include a prescribed minor in chemistry and additional coursework in mathematics and physics.

Admission Requirements

• Minimum Level of Education Required: Grade 12 / High School
• Min GPA: 60.0% Convert grades
• English Proficiency Requirements:
  For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:

  • Min TOEFL iBT: 61

  • Min IELTS overall: 5.5

  • Min Duolingo English Test Score: 90

  • Min PTE overall: 46

  Applicants interested in applying for direct admission, but are yet to complete an acceptable language test, can do so, but must provide valid results before receiving a final offer letter.

  For conditional admission, instead of submitting language proficiency test scores, applicants may complete English courses prior to the academic program. The length of the English course is determined based on the applicant's level of English proficiency.

Other fees:

• University Fee: $900 per semester
• Books and Supplies Fee: $900 per semester
• Insurance Fee: $1334 per year

* Note: Additional fees may apply
** All fees are subject to change without notice