Program Overview
The University of South Carolina's Marine Science B.S. program equips students with a comprehensive understanding of interconnected waters, emphasizing research skills. Graduates pursue careers in science education, research, and animal care. The program provides hands-on experience through field labs, internships, and study abroad opportunities, nurturing analytical reasoning, critical thinking, and scientific writing abilities.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Marine Science, B.S. The program emphasizes a broad knowledge of the field and the ability to apply principles from geological, physical, chemical, and biological marine science. Students will learn all aspects of research, from collecting water samples to analyzing results in a lab, preparing them for careers in research, conservation, education, and other fields.
Careers:
Potential career paths for graduates of the Marine Science, B.S. program include:
- Animal Trainer
- Coral Ecologist
- Deep Sea Biologist
- Scientist Workplace settings for graduates include:
- Science Education
- Research
Other:
- The program offers a variety of opportunities for students to gain practical experience, including:
- Research at the Baruch Marine Field Lab
- Internships at Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia
- Study abroad opportunities
- The program is a leading producer of NOAA Hollings Scholars, who receive a scholarship and a summer research experience with professional marine scientists.
- Students can pursue specific areas of emphasis in further detail and have them listed on their transcripts upon graduation.
- The program emphasizes the development of professional and personal intelligence, including skills such as:
- Analytical Reasoning
- Critical Thinking
- Data Analysis
- Data Simulation
- Problem Solving
- Scientific Writing
