About the Program
Do you love the water, coasts and aquatic wildlife? Through a collaboration between William & Mary's School of Marine Science at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) and W&M's Arts & Sciences, you can minor in marine science. You will learn about the ocean's biodiversity, its varied habitats and the complex physical, biological and socioeconomic processes that shape marine ecosystems.
Applied Learning
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Courses
Get a taste for marine science with Mash-Up (MSCI 201), then dive deeper with our cross-disciplinary fundamentals courses (MSCI 401) or special topics seminars (MSCI 398).
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Field Courses
Gain experience outside of the classroom through our two-week summer field courses based on Virginia's Eastern Shore (MSCI 331) and in North Wales (MSCI 332).
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Research
Collaborate on research with marine science faculty, staff and graduate students across VIMS and Arts & Sciences. Previous research topics have included coastal dune dynamics and oyster ecology.
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Student Activities
Join the Marine Science Society, the VIMS/W&M student chapter of the US Aquaculture Society or the marine science listserv to attend events or find seminars, volunteer opportunities and more.
Alumni Highlight
Read about a few of our accomplished graduates.
Talk to Us
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Marine Science
Contact Us
- Get an inside look: Contact a current Marine Science minor
- Ask the faculty: Contact Marine Science
Upcoming Events
Courses Disclaimer
*Courses listed are examples. Course availability changes each semester.
