School of Marine Sciences
Orono, ME
52
Students
Small Town
Setting
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University of Maine / School of Marine Sciences is located in Orono, ME, in a small setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | ||
| Professional Science Master's (PSM) |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 13 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 6 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
60
Applied
18
Accepted
13
Enrolled
Applying
65
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | August 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
52
Total Graduate Students
21%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
78%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | Not Reported |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 71% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1.92% |
| Asian | 1.92% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 1.92% |
| Unknown | 3.85% |
Gender
Male (42%)
Female (57%)
Faculty
37
Total faculty
Full-time (26)
Part-time (11)
Male (28)
Female (9)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Oceanography, marine biology, marine policy, aquaculture and fisheries |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 12,000,000 |
Location & Contact
Address
Orono, ME 04469
United States
United States
Contact
Dr. Fei Chai
Director
Phone: 207-581-3321
Fax: 207-581-4388
Director
Phone: 207-581-3321
Fax: 207-581-4388