OpenFieldBachelor of Science in Marine Science (Darling Marine Center Cohort)
University of Maine System · Bangor, Maine, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Immersive coastal marine biology program on the Damariscotta River estuary studying lobster population dynamics, ocean acidification, seaweed aquaculture, and kelp biofuels.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Darling Marine Center Coastal Scholar Grant: $3,500/year award plus coastal field station housing
- Tuition Rate
- $9,810/year (Resident baseline)
- Application Fee
- $50
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- 3.0+ high school GPA with biology, chemistry, and algebra
- English Language
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 79
- Standardized Exam
- Not required
- Application Materials
- Official secondary transcripts and personal statement
- Letters of Recommendation
- Two recommendations (one science teacher)
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Maine System's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
Verified record · Updated 2026-10-16 · Editorial standards