| There are several universities and colleges offering | | | | bachelor of science course. You will also need to pay |
| programs that train students in marine biology. You | | | | for use of special equipment, books, study materials |
| have to find the best school that can provide you | | | | and uniforms. Since the course will require funds to |
| with specialization, as well as open more opportunities | | | | support different types of research, you will be |
| to gain substantial income. Keep in mind that there | | | | trained or actually apply for grants to help get |
| are several kinds and specializations. You should check | | | | financial help for your projects. There are many |
| out the programs and ask other students what you | | | | marine biology scholars all over the United States, |
| can expect from any given course. Here are some | | | | provided that you have the right credentials and |
| tips on how to pick the ideal one. | | | | good grades to show your school. |
| Where to Study | | | | Why You Want to Study |
| Marine biology colleges may be located inland in | | | | Know your reasons for wanting to study marine |
| various states, but you have to expect that you will | | | | biology. Choosing a college will also depend on your |
| later on be assigned to offshore sites and many | | | | current SAT scores, grades, finances and |
| aquatic areas to do research and undergo projects. | | | | extracurricular activities. The high school guidance |
| You should determine the different sites where you | | | | counselor can help you discuss the realistic |
| will most likely be assigned if you enrol in a particular | | | | opportunities to get into a good college. It is not |
| college. You should also decide if you want to study | | | | uncommon for students to graduate marine biology |
| away from home or just live a few miles away from | | | | inland, without even being close to the ocean. |
| the school. | | | | On Majoring |
| Some colleges offer a wide range of marine biology | | | | You do not have to become a major in marine |
| specializations. Others may only have the major | | | | biology to be a marine biologist. Basic science can be |
| marine biology course, while other colleges have 3 or | | | | useful enough, but it is recommended that you take |
| more specializations. Even though a college or | | | | up a course in marine science or take it as a minor |
| university may only offer one kind of marine biology | | | | subject. You should focus more on the basic |
| course, you can still get ahead by checking if they | | | | groundwork that will help you become more |
| have other good programs that go along with the | | | | knowledgeable in the course such as chemistry, |
| course. If you know some great marine biologists and | | | | physics, biology, math and engineering. You should |
| professors teaching, it can also be a good factor in | | | | also learn a few things about computer programming |
| helping you determine the best college. | | | | and science. |
| The Budget | | | | You can also try to take a double or triple major in |
| Taking up marine biology in a college will most likely | | | | engineering subjects, since these can directly be |
| mean paying the same enrolment fees as other | | | | applied to problems in ocean science. |