Bachelor of Science in Biology - Marine Biology & Coastal Estuarine Ecology

Academic Overview & Description

Fieldwork-intensive major leveraging the pristine high-salinity Port Royal Sound estuary, examining salt marsh trophic dynamics, shark nursery ecology, and marine invertebrates.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

Port Royal Sound Foundation Marine Research Fellowship: $3,500/year scholarship with coastal research lab placement

Tuition Rate

$10,344/year (Resident rate)

Application Fee

$40

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

2.75+ cumulative high school GPA with biology and chemistry

English Language

IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 77

Standardized Exam

Not required

Application Materials

Official high school transcripts, statement of marine science goals

Letters of Recommendation

Two recommendations (one science instructor)

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of South Carolina Beaufort's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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