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Master of Science - Marine Science

California State University, Monterey Bay

Seaside campus — Seaside, California, United States

Study Level
Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
August 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 16,084
Application Fee
USD 70
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The M.S. in Marine Science program is a thesis-based master’s degree offered through the Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML) consortium campus, which includes CSU Monterey Bay (CSUMB), San José State University (SJSU), and other CSU campuses. The MLML degree through CSUMB provides students with a hands-on, field-oriented learning experience that is respected worldwide and positions them at the forefront of marine science knowledge and research. The program offers a distinctive level of experiential preparation in marine science, featuring fully equipped marine operations at MLML, an active research diving program, state-of-the-art equipment and instrumentation, and exposure to a broad range of innovative research activities. The program’s emphasis on hands-on, project-based learning provides students with exceptional opportunities to apply core principles and theories in real-world settings using advanced scientific resources. Its unparalleled location allows coursework and fieldwork to take place throughout the Monterey Bay region, offering access to diverse environments such as kelp forests, rocky intertidal zones, the deep sea, and Elkhorn Slough. Through partnership with Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, students gain access to cutting-edge equipment, instrumentation, marine facilities, boats, and aquaria. Extensive research activities introduce students to a wide range of disciplines within marine science through coursework and thesis research. CSUMB faculty research specialties include fish ecology, ecophysiology, climate change biology, marine predator ecology, marine microbial ecology, population genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, biological oceanography, and applications to policy and management.
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Field of study
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Credential
Master's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 16,084
Application fee
USD 70
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
August 2027, August 2028, August 2029
Application deadline
30 April 2027
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Seaside campus

Seaside, California, United States

100 Campus Center

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

California State University, Monterey Bay empowers its students to become compassionate leaders who are ready to shape the future. The university offers a transformative, experience-rich education within a supportive, inclusive, and inspiring environment. Established in 1994, Cal State Monterey Bay is guided and inspired by its founding vision—to become a collaborative intellectual community that serves the diverse people of California through high-quality, innovative education. Its mission is to prepare students to contribute responsibly to California and the global community by providing tra...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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