About BA In Marine Science in Boston University (BU)
The BA in Marine Science, offered through the BU Marine Program (BUMP), provides a rigorous, interdisciplinary education in marine science, with courses in biological, chemical, geological, and physical oceanography. All Marine Science majors complete the Marine Semester, an intellectually and physically challenging sequence of four month-long, research-based courses. During the Marine Semester, students conduct research in a variety of New England locations as well as the Belizean Barrier Reef, working with BU faculty and scientists from the New England Aquarium, NOAA, and the University of Belize.
The BA in Marine Science prepares graduates for marine-related positions in commercial, educational, governmental, and nonprofit organizations and for admission to graduate school in a range of fields (e.g., environmental science and policy, marine biology, oceanography, etc.).
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed high school from the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/Indian School Certificate (ISC)
English language requirements
- IELTS : 7.0
- TOEFL IBT: 90
Boston University (BU) Highlights
| Institution Type |
Private |
| Campus Type |
Urban |
| Academic Calendar Type |
Semester |
| Application Fee |
$80 |
| Acceptance Rate |
22% |
| Test scores required |
SAT/ACT |
| Application Deadline |
Fall: Jan 6 Spring: Nov 1 |
| International students |
27% |
| Female to Male student ratio |
60:40 |
Boston University Cost of Attendance
| Budget Item |
Undergraduate Degree Cost in USD |
Graduate Degree Cost in USD |
| Room and meal plan |
16,160 |
14,190 |
| Student Fees |
1,172 |
942 |
| Books and Supplies |
1,000 |
1,293 |
| Incidentals |
1,950 |
4,170 |
| Total (Inclusive of fees) |
75,002 |
75,315 |
