Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Marine Biology] From University of Rhode Island

All majors start their freshman year with a seminar on Topics in Marine Biology (=URI 101). After a year of Introductory Biology (which may be satisfied by AP credit), students choose four core biology courses, and then Marine Biology elective courses can be taken as soon as prerequisites are met. Students may choose from undergraduate courses and some graduate courses offered by URI’s many marine-related programs such as Fisheries, Aquaculture, Marine Affairs and Oceanography.This degree program is appropriate for students who plan to pursue a career in marine biology at a professional level as well as for those who plan on using their expertise in a wide range of careers. In addition to providing an opportunity to take upper-level courses in various aspects of marine biology, the curriculum is designed to give students a firm foundation in modern biological sciences, thus keeping doors open for a broad range of career opportunities