Marine Biology
Students interested in a career in Marine Science have options at NMU! We offer a certificate in Marine Biology that is designed to help prepare students for further graduate work in the marine sciences. It is designed to have students engage with a variety of aspects of marine biology, which is a broad field with many career paths. This program is perfect for those students passionate about the ocean, but not able to complete their undergraduate degree on a marine coast.
Program Overview
This certificate is designed to be an add-on to an existing major, typically in the sciences. The certificate allows the double counting of courses that are part of the major, while offering suggested courses for a well-rounded background in biology in support of ocean biology.
"No water. No life. No blue. No green." ~Dr. Sylvia Earle
Where a Marine Biology certificate Can Take You
Marine Biology can take you in MANY directions! Some paths to consider include
- Marine Conservation
- Animal Behavior
- Primary Production (plankton or macrophytes)
- Ocean resources development
- Marine fisheries
- Biodiversity conservation
- Biomedicine
- Education/Teacher
- Ecotourism
- Oceanography
- Seafood industry
- Aquaculture
- Marine enforcement
- Marine mammal conservation
Career possibilities available to you as a through the Marine Biology certificate depend on the competencies and skills you acquire through both academic work and extracurricular experiences, so take advantage of every opportunity to learn from your NMU experience!
Learn More
To learn more about pursuing your education at NMU, you can request additional information, schedule a visit, or apply online.