The Graduate Program in Marine Conservation and Policy (MCP) provides students with an understanding of contemporary marine conservation issues and helps them develop the necessary skills to apply this knowledge in positions that require advanced training and a broad skill set, but are not research-based. Graduates of this program should be able to compete effectively for positions in government, environmental consultancy, and non-governmental organizations, and to apply marine conservation and policy knowledge in other fields including law, teaching, communications, or business. This program requires a minimum of 30 credits of graduate coursework and is designed to be completed in 12 months of full-time study.
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January 2025
School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences
Stony Brook University,
STONY BROOK,
New York,
11794, United States
All students must meet the general requirements of the Graduate School which include:
A. Completion of a B.A. or B.S. with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 (B);
B. Acceptable scores on the TOEFL (paper: 600, computer: 230, iBT: 90) or IELTS (6.5) for foreign students;
C. Three letters of recommendation;
D. Official transcript(s);
All applications should be submitted electronically through the Graduate School.
For admission to the M.A. program, students must have completed at least 4 semesters of college courses in math or science, including at least one course in biology. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required for admission to the M.A. program.
For admission to either the M.S. or Ph.D. graduate program, the following are normally required:
A. B.A. or B.S. degree in a discipline related to the intended field of study, or coursework equivalent to such a degree;
B. At least eight semesters total of some combination of introductory coursework in mathematics, biology, chemistry, geology, physics, sustainability, and/or related disciplines, with more advanced work in at least one of these disciplines;
C. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required; however, we will accept and consider scores for applicants who feel it strengthens their application.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Nearly 95 per cent of Stony Brook University’s recent graduates are either employed or continuing their education within six months of graduation.
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