Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited university (Preferable majors include biology, chemistry, geology, physics, and math).
Have completed all of the coursework listed on our website (http://www.marine.usf.edu) under ''Undergraduate Preparation''.
Have taken the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) within 5 years preceding the application. P referred minimum scores are as follows: Verbal = 153 (59th percentile), Quantitative = 148 (32nd percentile) . Preferred minimum scores for Marine Resource Assessment concentration are: Verbal = 156 (71st percentile), Quantitative = 155 (60th percentile).
Have the commitment of a Marine Science faculty member to serve as advisor during the student's graduate studies.
research interest essay (use template from Marine Science website) -
a resume or curriculum vitae
three letters of recommendation
official transcripts of grades
GRE exam scores
Minimum test scores required to determine proficiency are: IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL (iBT – 79, PBT – 550)
A bachelor's degree from an approved regionally accredited institution (or international equivalent).
Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) in one of the following ways:
o All completed undergraduate coursework
o All completed graduate coursework