Marine Sciences and Oceanography BS/MS (Accelerated)
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Accelerated Program Information
Students pursuing a UConn undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Sciences can apply to use up to 12 credits of graduate coursework taken as an undergraduate towards both their B.S. and their M.S. For students in the accelerated program, the Master of Science Plan B degree can be earned in a single year after finishing the B.S. Students must take 30 credits of graduate-level work (5000 or above). 12 of those credits can be taken as part of the B.S. degree. The remaining 18 credits should primarily consist of MARN courses, but relevant graduate-level courses from other departments can be included (e.g., ERTH, etc.) when approved by the student's advisor.
Required Core Courses
All students in the accelerated program must take four core courses:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MARN 5010 | Biological Oceanography | 3 |
| MARN 5030 | Chemical Oceanography | 3 |
| MARN 5050 | Geological Oceanography | 3 |
| MARN 5065 | Physical Oceanography | 3 |
To finish the combined program in five years, MARN 5010 Biological Oceanography and MARN 5050 Geological Oceanography should be taken in Year Four as an undergraduate student and MARN 5030 Chemical Oceanography and MARN 5065 Physical Oceanography should be taken in Year Five as a graduate student.
Final Examination
The students in the accelerated program will be responsible for the material in the four core courses and must pass a final examination.