BS Marine Biology

Marine biology majors study marine organisms and their ecology, habitat and interaction. You'll learn about ecology , or the study of organisms and their habitats, diversity , in organisms and adaptations of organisms and diatoms , or the unicellular life of oceans. Students also learn best practices for surveying marine organisms. This program is perfect for analytical thinkers who enjoy solving problems and coming up with solutions. Because this is a science-heavy field, students also should be prepared to spend lots of time performing experiments and conducting research in a laboratory setting. The nature of the job involves a lot of patience and flexibility, as marine biologists must be comfortable working individually and collaboratively. With that being said, we know how important it is to get real experience before diving into a career (no pun intended). That's why we have an articulation agreement with the University of Southern Mississippi Oceanography program that allows students to take up to four courses in large water facilities. We also have an affiliation with the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (GCRL) , an educational and research institute located in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, that provides students the opportunity to take field courses in marine science at GCRL during the summer. Cool, right? If you've made it this far, you are probably a prime candidate for this program. Keep scrolling to learn about possible careers in this field.