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Marine Science
Dive in and discover our world!
If you want to understand life on Earth, you have to understand the ocean. Not only are most living creatures actually in the ocean that covers two-thirds of the planent, but many of Earth’s major processes are also connected to its physical properties. Studying marine science at UD, you will learn marine biology, oceanography, geology, and other related sciences, as well as policy and environmental management. You will gain the broad education and skills to seek solutions to some of our most pressing environmental challenges—climate change, ocean acidification, sustainable fisheries, habitat conservation, ocean pollution and more! You will complete the program with a concentration in either marine biology or oceanography to build expertise as you prepare for your career or further study.
AREAS OF STUDY
- Marine Biology and Science
- Ecology
- Geology
- Environmental Science
- Oceanography
- Chemistry
CAREER OPTIONS
- Aquarist
- Coastal Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Fisheries Biologist
- Marine Resource Manager
- Policy Specialist
- Watershed Planner
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
- Climate Science
- Fisheries
- Marine Biology
- Marine Science
- Marine Policy
- Ocean Engineering
- Oceanography
What’s special about this program?
Delaware is a coastal state with an economy and ecology closely tied to the river, bay and ocean. Studying here you will benefit from resources on the main campus in Newark and have full access to our campus on the coast in Lewes through opportunities for field trips, semester-long programs, summer research, and cruises aboard our research ships. You can benefit from the renowned experts in a top-ranked graduate program in marine science and policy. With small class sizes, you can personalize your education and gain hands-on research experience.
Get Involved
There are many opportunities on campus for students interested in the environment, such as serving as an EnvironMentor, going on extracurricular environmental field trips, and joining registered student organizations like Students for the Environment.
Sample curriculum
Courses are recommendations, but subject to change year-to year. Please refer to the UD Undergraduate Catalog for a more accurate four year plan. Students should also reach out to their academic advisor for recommendations.
Marine Biology track
FALL |
SPRING |
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|---|---|---|
CHEM 103 - General Chemistry and CHEM 133 - General Chemistry Laboratory |
CHEM 104 - General Chemistry and CHEM 134 - General Chemistry Laboratory |
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MAST 100 - Marine Science Colloquium I** (FYS) |
ENGL 110 – First-Year Writing |
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MATH 115 - Pre-Calculus (if placed, not required) |
MAST 101 – Marine Science Colloquium II*** |
|
Breadth Requirement (1/6) |
MATH 241 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus A |
|
Breadth Requirement (2/6) (Multicultural Requirement) |
PHYS 201 - Introductory Physics I and PHYS 221 - Introductory Physics Laboratory I |
|
Credits: 16 |
Credits: 16 |
*See program page for approved courses
**Required major course that is only offered in Fall
***Required major course that is only offered in Spring
FALL |
SPRING |
|---|---|
BISC 207 - Introductory Biology I |
BISC 208 - Introductory Biology II |
CHEM 213 - Elementary Organic Chemistry |
CHEM 214 - Elementary Biochemistry |
CHEM 215 - Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory |
CHEM 216 - Elementary Biochemistry Laboratory |
MAST 316 - Marine Ecology |
MAST 382 - Introduction to Ocean Sciences |
MATH 242 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus B |
Foreign Language Requirement (1/3) |
Credits: 15 |
Credits: 15 |
FALL |
SPRING |
|---|---|
MAST 402 - Physical Oceanography** |
MAST 301 - Junior Marine Science Seminar*** |
MAST 427 - Marine Biology** |
MAST 406 - Technical Writing for the Marine Sciences*** (Second Writing Requirement) |
MAST 400-level Elective* (1/3) (DLE) |
MAST 400-level Elective* (2/3) |
Foreign Language Requirement (2/3) |
Foreign Language Requirement (3/3) |
Breadth Requirement (3/6) |
Breadth Requirement (4/6) |
Credits: 16 |
Credits: 14 |
*See program page for approved courses
**Required major course that is only offered in Fall
***Required major course that is only offered in Spring
FALL |
SPRING |
|---|---|
MAST451 – Marine Invertebrate Biology** |
MAST 492 – Capstone in Marine Science & Policy |
MAST 348 – Introduction to Statistics in Marine Sciences |
MAST 400-level Elective* (3/3) |
Breadth Requirement (5/6) |
Breadth Requirement (6/6) |
Free Elective (1/4) |
Free Elective (3/4) |
Free Elective (2/4) |
Free Elective (4/4) |
Credits: 17 |
Credits: 16 |
Total Credits: 124 |
|
*See program page for approved courses
**Required major course that is only offered in Fall
***Required major course that is only offered in Spring
Oceanography concentration
FALL |
SPRING |
|---|---|
BISC 207 - Introductory Biology I |
CHEM 104 - General Chemistry and CHEM 134 - General Chemistry Laboratory |
CHEM 103 - General Chemistry and CHEM 133 - General Chemistry Laboratory |
ENGL 110 - First-Year Writing |
MAST 100 - Marine Science Colloquium I** (FYS) |
MAST 101 - Marine Science Colloquium II*** |
MATH 117 - Pre-Calculus for Scientists and Engineers (if placed, not required) |
MATH 241 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus A |
Breadth Requirement (1/6) |
PHYS 201 - Introductory Physics I and PHYS 221 - Introductory Physics Laboratory I |
Credits: 17 |
Credits: 16 |
*See program page for approved courses
**Required major course that is only offered in Fall
***Required major course that is only offered in Spring
FALL |
SPRING |
|---|---|
GEOL 107 - Geology of Dynamic Earth** |
GEOG 220 - Meteorology*** |
MAST 402 - Physical Oceanography** |
MAST 382 - Introduction to Ocean Sciences |
MATH 242 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus B |
MATH 243 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus C |
PHYS 202 - Introductory Physics II and PHYS 222 - Introductory Physics Laboratory II |
Foreign Language Requirement (1/3) |
Credits: 15 |
Credits: 14 |
*See program page for approved courses
**Required major course that is only offered in Fall
***Required major course that is only offered in Spring
FALL |
SPRING |
|---|---|
MAST 427 - Marine Biology** |
MAST 301 - Junior Marine Science Seminar*** |
MAST 400-level elective* (1/3) |
MAST 406 - Technical Writing for the Marine Sciences*** (Second Writing Requirement) |
Foreign Language Requirement (2/3) |
MAST 400-level elective* (2/3) |
Breadth Requirement (2/6) (Multicultural Requirement) |
Foreign Language Requirement (3/3) |
Breadth Requirement (3/6) |
Breadth Requirement (4/6) |
Credits: 16 |
Credits: 14 |
*See program page for approved courses
**Required major course that is only offered in Fall
***Required major course that is only offered in Spring
FALL |
SPRING |
|---|---|
MAST 400-level elective* (3/3) |
MAST 492 - Capstone in Marine Science & Policy |
MAST 348 - Introduction to Statistics in Marine Sciences |
MAST 646 - Chemical Oceanography*** |
Breadth Requirement (5/6) |
Breadth Requirement (6/6) |
Free Elective (1/4) |
Free Elective (3/4) |
Free Elective (2/4) |
Free Elective (4/4) |
Credits: 16 |
Credits: 16 |
| Total Credits: 124 | |
*See program page for approved courses
**Required major course that is only offered in Fall
***Required major course that is only offered in Spring
