School Of Marine And Atmospheric Sciences
Marine Vertebrate Biology
Why Study Marine Vertebrate Biology?
Passionate about studying and conserving marine animals? Then the Marine Vertebrate Biology major is for you! You'll gain a solid background in basic biology with an emphasis on marine vertebrate organisms such as fish, sharks, sea birds, sea turtles and marine mammals. Opportunities for experiential learning are plentiful through field and laboratory courses taught at or near the Stony Brook campus and from a field station at the Stony Brook Southampton campus. The Marine Vertebrate Biology major provides a strong foundation for students who wish to pursue graduate (including veterinary medicine) studies.
AREAS OF STUDY:
- Strong foundation in biology, chemistry, math, and physics
- Zoology and Vertebrate Biology
- Focused courses on: fish, marine mammals, sea turtles, sea birds, and apex predators
- Wide variety of electives including marine conservation and hands-on courses in animals rehabilitation
Ready to take the next step?
SAMPLE COURSES:
- Marine Mammals
- Marine Apex Predators
- Marine Mammal & Sea Turtle Rehabilitation
- Biology & Conservation of Seabirds
ADMISSION INFO:
As a non-restricted major, there are no additional admission requirements for this program. Please review the general admission criteria related to how you are applying.
After Graduation
Your college decision isn't really about the next four years. We get it. It’s about what doors are opened by your degree and whether those opportunities are what you had envisioned for yourself. Nearly 95% of SBU grads are employed or go to professional or graduate school. Here's a snapshot of what life after graduation looks like for some of them.
CAREER OPTIONS:
- Aquatic Scientist
- Research Technician
- Aquaculture Specialist
- Environmental Planner
- Fish Biologist
RECENT EMPLOYERS:
- National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
- Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
- Lynker Technologies LLC
- US Agricultural Research Service
- US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Interested in this Major?
School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS)
Chair: Joseph Warren
Office: E2361 Melville Library
Phone: (631) 632-9404
University CodesSAT: 2548ACT: 2952FAFSA: 002838
School Of Marine And Atmospheric Sciences
Marine Vertebrate Biology
Why Study Marine Vertebrate Biology?
Passionate about studying and conserving marine animals? Then the Marine Vertebrate Biology major is for you! You'll gain a solid background in basic biology with an emphasis on marine vertebrate organisms such as fish, sharks, sea birds, sea turtles and marine mammals. Opportunities for experiential learning are plentiful through field and laboratory courses taught at or near the Stony Brook campus and from a field station at the Stony Brook Southampton campus. The Marine Vertebrate Biology major provides a strong foundation for students who wish to pursue graduate (including veterinary medicine) studies.
AREAS OF STUDY:
- Strong foundation in biology, chemistry, math, and physics
- Zoology and Vertebrate Biology
- Focused courses on: fish, marine mammals, sea turtles, sea birds, and apex predators
- Wide variety of electives including marine conservation and hands-on courses in animals rehabilitation
Ready to take the next step?
SAMPLE COURSES:
- Marine Mammals
- Marine Apex Predators
- Marine Mammal & Sea Turtle Rehabilitation
- Biology & Conservation of Seabirds
ADMISSION INFO:
As a non-restricted major, there are no additional admission requirements for this program. Please review the general admission criteria related to how you are applying.
After Graduation
Your college decision isn't really about the next four years. We get it. It’s about what doors are opened by your degree and whether those opportunities are what you had envisioned for yourself. Nearly 95% of SBU grads are employed or go to professional or graduate school. Here's a snapshot of what life after graduation looks like for some of them.
CAREER OPTIONS:
- Aquatic Scientist
- Research Technician
- Aquaculture Specialist
- Environmental Planner
- Fish Biologist
RECENT EMPLOYERS:
- National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
- Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
- Lynker Technologies LLC
- US Agricultural Research Service
- US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Interested in this Major?
School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS)
Chair: Joseph Warren
Office: E2361 Melville Library
Phone: (631) 632-9404
University CodesSAT: 2548ACT: 2952FAFSA: 002838
