Marine Biology, B.S.

Florida Institute of Technology

Whether you want to explore the mysteries of deep-sea organisms, study great white sharks, or become a leader in marine veterinary science, you can reach toward your goals with a Marine Biology degree from Florida Tech. One of the first undergraduate marine biology programs in the country, Florida Tech’s is also one of the strongest.Oceans cover over 70% of our world, yet scientists estimate that only a fraction of marine environments have been explored. Marine biology encompasses the ecology of oceanic and coastal habitats and the organisms that inhabit them, from viruses to whales, on levels from molecular to global. A marine biology degree includes a wide variety of disciplines, from aquaculture and oceanography to chemistry, meteorology, and zoology.Our marine biology degree engages students from their first semester. Biological Discovery and General Chemistry kickstart your marine biology program. First-year students jump right into the laboratory to delve into research. Guided by world-class faculty, students are immersed in their major immediately.

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