BS in Biology – Marine Biology
Spring Hill College
Key Information
Campus location
Mobile, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
USD 22,820 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* yearly tuition and fees
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Introduction
Learn about the biology, evolution, and ecology of organisms that inhabit Earth’s land, freshwater, and oceans. Enroll in exciting courses like coral reef ecology, animal behavior, and entomology. Spend a summer studying marine life up close at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab on the Gulf of Mexico.
Why SHC?
- At Spring Hill College, we’re making our mark – With our small class sizes and affordable tuition, Spring Hill College is uniquely qualified to provide a high-quality education to our students. Our Jesuit, Catholic college education is renowned as a well-rounded higher education approach, with an emphasis on empowering students with a passion for knowledge and personal growth. With our recent tuition cut, Spring Hill College is one of the most affordable private colleges in the country.
- We’re curious and inspired – Forbes Magazine has ranked Spring Hill College as one of the top ten best colleges for return on investment (ROI). In our class of 2021, 92% of graduates attained placement six months after graduation through employment, graduate/professional school, internship, or service.
- We’re doers – Our students contribute 24,000 hours on average to the local community through the Foley Center each year. 100% of the 2020 graduates that applied to medical school were accepted. Spring Hill College has a 100% certification rate and a 92% placement rate with our Education program over the last five years.
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Program Outcome
Our marine biology concentration provides students with a well-rounded education with a mix of classroom education and hands-on, practical experiences. We’re partnered with the Dauphin Island Sea Lab to have our students learn out in the field with real-world professionals every summer.
Career Opportunities
Where We Work
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
- Mississippi Department of Marine Fisheries
- Naval Oceanographic Office
- Shedd Aquarium
Career Outlook
This program is great for students who want to enter a research job in marine biology. Students will build connections with working researchers and gain practical experiences that will give them an edge over the competition in the job market upon graduation.