BSc

Marine Biology

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    35,182USD
  • Start date
    Jan, May, Aug

Program overview

What Auburn University says about their program:

The Marine Biology major provides students with a strong foundation in basic biological concepts such as genetics, ecology, cell biology and marine systems as well as chemistry and mathematics. The plan of study provides the opportunity to choose elective courses from a wide variety of courses offered at Auburn University. In addition, students are required to take summer courses offered at marine labs around the United States, including Dauphin Island Sea Lab and Gulf Coast Research Lab. Students are also encouraged to consider internships and undergraduate research. Marine Biology graduates are well-prepared for advanced study in any marine science area or employment with marine labs, various governmental and nongovernmental agencies involved with coastal management and conservation, and tourism.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

Applications to the bachelor’s degree programs are open to international students that are currently attending or graduated from high school. This diploma must be eligible to access further academic studies in the country where it has been obtained.

English proficiency

  • TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based Test)

    Score of 79

  • TOEFL (Computerized Test)

    Score of 213

  • TOEFL (Written Paper-Based Test)

    Score of 550

  • PTE

    Score of 53

  • IELTS

    Band score of 6.5 or higher

English proficiency waivers

International applicants whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate proficiency in the English Language. However, this requirement can be waived by one of the following criteria:

  • Have taken the equivalent of English 1100 and 1120 (English Composition I/II) at an accredited U.S. institution and earn a grade of “C” or better in both; OR
  • Graduate from a U.S. High School

Documents required

  • Complete online application
  • Application fee
  • English Proficiency Test results
  • Official evaluated high school transcripts
  • Affidavit of Financial Support
  • Supporting Bank Letter
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Fees and funding

Funding

Competitive Merit Scholarship

First-year students accepted for admission by early February receive automatic consideration for this scholarships. A scholarship application is not required. Consideration is based on high school GPA and standardized test score. Actual awards are determined based on the number of qualified admitted students, the credentials of those applicants, and available funding.

Academic Presidential Scholarship:

  • Minimum High School GPA Required

    3.5

  • Minimum ACT Score (or equivalent SAT scores) Required

    33-36

  • Estimated Annual Award Amount

    $17,000 off tuition fees per year

Academic Heritage Scholarship:

  • Minimum High School GPA Required

    3.5

  • Minimum ACT Score (or equivalent SAT scores) Required

    31-32

  • Estimated Annual Award Amount

    $15,000 off tuition fees per year

Academic Charter Scholarship:

  • Minimum High School GPA Required

    3.5

  • Minimum ACT Score (or equivalent SAT scores) Required

    29-30

  • Estimated Annual Award Amount

    $11,000 off tuition fees per year

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    $34,922 per year

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