Master of Science in Marine Sciences (MS-MS) - Gulf of Maine Research

Academic Overview & Description

Research-intensive graduate thesis degree examining shark sensory physiology, microplastic pollution in marine food webs, aquaculture disease ecology, and fisheries dynamics.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

Girard Graduate Research Assistantship: $18,000/year stipend plus 100% full tuition waiver

Tuition Rate

$0 (Fully funded research assistantship)

Application Fee

$60

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

3.0+ undergraduate GPA in marine biology, ecology, or zoology

English Language

IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 90

Standardized Exam

GRE optional; faculty advisor sponsorship required prior to admission

Application Materials

Statement of thesis research goals (1,000 words), CV, transcripts

Letters of Recommendation

Three letters of academic recommendation

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of New England - Biddeford's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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