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Marine Science
College of Earth, Ocean and Environment
School of Marine Science and Policy
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
All students who come to UD in one of the majors in the College of Earth, Ocean and Environment start in CEOE’s Living Learning Community, a dormitory where you will live with your peers and enjoy special academic and social programming, fostering a successful college experience from the day you move in. There are also 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
BISC207
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Introductory Biology I |
| BISC208 |
Introductory Biology I
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| CHEM103 | General Chemistry I
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CHEM104
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General Chemistry II |
ENGL110
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Seminar in Composition |
MAST100
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Marine Science Colloquia
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MAST101
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Marine Science Colloquia II |
| MATH241 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus A
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Foreign Language Course
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| CHEM321/325 | Organic Chemistry I / Lab
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| CHEM322/325 | Organic Chemistry II / Lab
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| MAST201 | Marine Science Colloquia III
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| MAST314 | Comparative Terrestrial and Marine Ecology
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| MAST382 | Introduction to Ocean Sciences
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| MATH242 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus B
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| PHSY201 | Introduction to Physics
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University Breadth Courses
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| ENGL410 | Technical Writing
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| MAST301 | Marine Science Colloquia IV
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| MAST402 |
Physical Oceanography
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| MAST421 | Coastal Field Biology
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| MAST427 | Marine Biology
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| MAST409 | The Ocean and Climate Variation
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| MAST492 | Marine Environmental Case Studies
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University Breadth Courses
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| Elective Courses |
| MAST407 | Research Experience in Biodiversity
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| MAST442 | Ecology and Evolution of Coral Reefs
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| MAST451 | Marine Invertebrate Biodiversity
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| MAST497 | Bioinformatics Programming for Biologists
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| MAST630 | Icthyology
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University Breadth Courses
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| Elective Courses |