Overview

Marine Science Research Institute / Marine Science Research Institute is located in Jacksonville, FL, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Science (MS)
Master of Arts (MA)
Master of Public Policy/Master of Science (MPP/MS)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	5

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required Thesis Optional Thesis in preparation research, thesis defense, and 1 semester of practical experience as teaching assistant in undergraduate marine science or biology lab (for MS); 30 credit hours with minimum 6 of lab courses and comprehensive exam (for MA)

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

101

Applied

13

Accepted

6

Enrolled

Applying

0

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	February 1st	February 1st	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE
Master's Degree Requirements	Official transcripts of academic work, 2-page statement of research and professional goals, resume, three letters of recommendation, interview with program advisor

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 540 TOEFL IBT score: 76
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 6

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Application deadlines for financial awards	March 1
Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Tuition waivers for student who do not receive fellowships or assistantships Career or field-related internships Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

37

Total Graduate Students

Not Reported

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	2.7%
Black or African American	2.7%
White or Caucasian	86%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	2.7%
Two or more races	5.41%
Unknown	0%

Gender

Male (24%)

Female (75%)

Faculty

5

Total faculty

Full-time - 4

Part-time - 1

Male (4)

Female (1)

Location & Contact

Address 2800 University Boulevard North
Jacksonville, FL  32211
United States

Contact Dr. A. Quinton White Jr.
Executive Director
Email: qwhite@ju.edu
Phone: 904-256-7100

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