Bachelor of Science [B.S] (Marine Biology)
STEM Course
4 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
$16,480/Yr
$16,480 /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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Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Regular Application Deadline | |
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $16480 (USD 16480) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Room and Board(On Campus/Off Campus) | $7499 (USD 7499) |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $3614 (USD 3614) |
| Total Cost | $11113 (USD 11113) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $32810 (USD 32810) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must graduate from a U.S. high school.
- Students must have their foreign transcripts evaluated by an independent credentials evaluator.
- Students are required to maintain at least a 3.0 overall GPA.
Language Requirments:
- Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.
- Students are required to submit an SAT or ACT score to be considered for admission.
International students who currently or will hold a degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction, do not need to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score report.
TOEFL, PTE, and IELTS scores are only considered official when they are sent to the Office of Admissions directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS).
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.
VISA & Work Study
VISA
- International Student and Scholar Services will process an I-20 or DS-2019 (U.S. DHS Certificates of Eligibility) needed for visa applications after students have been formally admitted to Auburn.
- ISSS normally receives and processes the admissions paperwork needed to create these documents approximately a week after students have received admission notification for undergraduate students.
- This occurs approximately two weeks after students have been fully accepted by the Graduate School for graduate students.
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
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Women in Public Affairs Award | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| BeArt Presets-Academic Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
| Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom Memorial Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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