Master of Science in Marine Science and Technology

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Marine Science and Technology program at UMass provides an interdisciplinary approach to marine sciences, preparing students for specialized research in academia, or careers in government, non-governmental agencies, or the private sector. The program emphasizes natural and social sciences related to marine and coastal systems, allowing students to concentrate in their chosen field. Graduates are equipped to contribute to marine sciences, marine resource management, and marine economic development.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Science in Marine Science and Technology is an intercampus program offered at UMass Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, and Lowell. It emphasizes a broad, integrated approach to the study of marine sciences and related technologies. The program aims to provide students with a strong foundation in the natural and social sciences related to marine and coastal systems, preparing them for interdisciplinary studies and research. The program focuses on an area of concentration, allowing students to specialize in their chosen field. Upon graduation, students are equipped for careers in academia as researchers and scholars, contributing to the application of their education in marine sciences, marine resource management, and marine economic development. They are also prepared for roles in governmental or private sectors.

Careers:

Graduates of the Master of Science in Marine Science and Technology program are prepared for careers in:

• Academia: As researchers and scholars, contributing to the application of their education in marine sciences, marine resource management, and marine economic development.
• Governmental and Non-governmental Agencies: Utilizing their expertise in marine science and technology to address environmental issues and manage marine resources.
• Private Sector: Working in industries related to marine science, such as fisheries, aquaculture, and marine biotechnology.

Other:

• The program is offered through the Intercampus Marine Science (IMS) graduate program.
• The program is fundamentally grounded in a broad, integrated approach to the study of marine sciences and related technologies.
• The program helps students build a foundation in the natural and social sciences related to marine and coastal systems.
• The program prepares students for interdisciplinary studies and research focusing on an area of concentration.
• The program is designed to prepare students for a career in academia, with government and non-governmental agencies, or in the private sector.