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MS in Marine Science and Technology
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth

USA

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About this course

What will I learn?

The School for Marine Sciences and Technology’s (SMAST) MS in Marine Science and Technology program emphasizes societal need-driven research and learning in an interdisciplinary environment. The MS program focuses on observations, modeling, experimentation, and theory in the areas of ocean sciences, ocean technology, and marine policy.

Students work independently as well as collaboratively with our renowned faculty and some of the most highly regarded oceanographic institutions and may pursue a range of leading-edge research projects in areas that include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Biochemical cycling
  • Coastal Ecosystem Dynamics and Restoration
  • Computational Modeling
  • Fisheries Science
  • Marine Renewable Energy
  • Ocean Physics

Highlights

  • Options for thesis or non-thesis program of study
  • Thesis option requires a minimum of 30 credit hours and the non-thesis option requires 33 credit hours
  • Full-time MS students normally complete their degree requirements in four semesters

Which department am I in?

School for Marine Science and Technology

Study options

Full Time (30 Hours)

Tuition fees
$29,578.00 (24,95,613) per year
Mandatory Fees: Student fee: USD $175, Technology fee: USD $500
Start date

September 2025

Venue

School for Marine Science and Technology

836 South Rodney French Blvd.,

DARTMOUTH,

Massachusetts,

02744, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Successful applicants will have met the following criteria:

  • Completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree with a GPA of 3.00 or higher
  • Completion of an undergraduate major in one of the basic scientific disciplines or engineering, or strong multidisciplinary training
  • Completion of at least six semesters of coursework in the natural sciences, generally to include biology, chemistry, and/or physics
  • Preparation in mathematics at least through integral calculus is strongly encouraged

We require a minimum score of 72 IBT on the TOEFL or BAND 6.0 on the IELTS for entrance to any program and a minimum score of 79 IBT on the TOEFL or BAND 6.5 on the IELTS for consideration for a teaching assistantship.

The application deadline for fall term is April 1 and spring term is Jan 17.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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