“海洋生物学”选项为学生提供了从事海洋科学职业的准备，包括学术界，州或联邦管理机构以及私营企业的职业。大多数学生将在密西西比州海洋温泉市的南密西西比大学墨西哥湾沿岸研究实验室（GCRL）参加必修的海洋科学课程。生物学系为学生提供了生物科学的核心基础，同时还具有灵活性，可以创造出独特的个性化教育体验。该系的师生比例低，可促进讲师与学生之间的互动，与教师进行研究的机会以及现代化且设备齐全的科学大楼。我们的毕业生具备做出明智和合乎道德的科学决定的知识。批判性和创造性思维来分析和解决科学问题。我们的毕业生拥有生物
The Marine Biology option prepares students for careers in marine science, including those in academia, state or federal management agencies, and private industry. Most students will take required marine science classes at The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (GCRL) located in Ocean Springs, MS.<br>The Department of Biology provides students a core foundation in the biological sciences, yet flexibility to craft a unique and individualized educational experience. The department boasts low student-to-instructor ratios that foster interactions between instructors and students, opportunities to conduct research with faculty, and a modern and well-equipped Science building.