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Master of Science in Marine Science

California State University - Monterey Bay

USA,California

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 16,023/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 70

Application Fee

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USA, California

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1994

Total Students: 7,216 +

Int. Students: 233 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

100 Campus Center, Seaside, CA 93955, United States

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Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Science in Marine Science

Program Overview

CSUMB offers a Master of Science in Marine Science through Moss Landing Marine Labs. Both campuses are located near the shores of Monterey Bay, an extraordinary place that is home to one of the greatest concentrations of marine science research and education institutions anywhere in the world. CSUMB is located only 20 minutes south of MLML and is by far the closest of the seven CSU consortium campuses affiliated with MLML.

You can enroll through CSUMB and can take advantage of CSUMB housing and other resources, while doing most of your masters work with MLML faculty in MLML facilities. The MLML masters program is widely known and respected as one of the top marine science programs in the nation. It will build upon your existing bachelors degree to give you the knowledge, skills, experience, and professional contacts you’ll need to take your marine-related career to a new level!

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

35 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
aug 2025		Not Available

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 70

Tuition Fee

CAD 16,023 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in California State University - Monterey Bay

CAD 17,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 65.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 105.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Type of Scholarship	Scholarship Information	Amount/ Range
International Student Scholarship	International Student Scholarship: California State University Monterey Bay provides international scholarships for high-achieving students. International scholarships are designed to help cover the non-resident portion of tuition. The International Students Scholarship is open and available to all who are interested to apply, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Must be a degree-seeking international student at CSUMB. Complete the General Financial Aid Application. Submit a general scholarship application essay. Upload unofficial transcripts. Clearly describe financial need in the application. An automatic email will be sent to your primary email address upon submitting your scholarship application. The Financial Aid Office will notify all scholarship winners via CSUMB email. Students who are not selected for a CSUMB Scholarship will also be notified via CSUMB email as soon as time permits. LINK: https://csumb.edu/financialaid/scholarships/	International Student Scholarship: Varies annually, intended to cover the non-resident portion of tuition.CSUMB International Programs does not endorse any specific external scholarship program.

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.

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