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Intercampus Marine Science Programs MS, PhD

The University of Massachusetts Intercampus Marine Science (IMS) graduate program brings ‌together expertise in marine science and related fields under the umbrella of the entire University of Massachusetts system. The IMS mission involves scientific understanding, management, economic growth, and sustainability of our marine environments.

The multidisciplinary program focuses on the aquatic ecosystem and its contribution to humanity and provides a unique learning experience for students and professors alike who engage with local, regional, and worldwide partners.

Graduate students at IMS have the unique benefit of choosing to work from one of five diverse UMass campuses, including AmherstBostonDartmouthLowell, and Worcester (UMass Medical School). Interested students apply to an individual UMass “home” campus.

  • courses and option areas from 5 diverse campuses and 23 departments
  • range of knowledge from each faculty member
  • blending of diverse academic programs across traditional disciplines to form contemporary interdisciplinary concentrations
  • quality graduate education with fostering research and public service in support of the Commonwealth’s efforts

For the application process, interested students, depending on their research interests, apply to one of the five UMass campuses. While IMS students may take courses at UMass Worcester Medical campus, please be aware the Worcester campus does not accept IMS applications.

Learn more about the overall program and admissions requirements.

University requirements for graduate admissions

  • Submit an application via the online portal. Be sure to provide your full legal name and to capitalize the first letter of all proper nouns.
  • Pay non-refundable $60 application fee (American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa) via the online portal. For Nursing applicants, the non-refundable application fee is $75.
  • Statement of Purpose, minimum 300 words. Unless otherwise indicated in the program requirement details, indicate your graduate study objectives, research interests and experience, and business or industry experience if applicable. If you are applying for a teaching or research assistantship, include any special skills or experience that would assist us in making assistantship decisions.
  • Resume
  • Transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended (regardless of whether a credential is earned or not). Unofficial transcripts are accepted for admissions application review, once enrolled a final official transcript is required.
  • Many programs have specific recommendations/requirements, please see the additional program-specific requirements for more information.
  • International students: official TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson PTE or Duolingo (if accepted by program) score. Unofficial scores are accepted for admissions application review, once enrolled official scores are required and must be sent by the testing agency (copies/scans not accepted). This is required of any applicant who did not earn a bachelor’s degree or higher degree from an accredited academic institution in the U.S. or accepted English-speaking country, see exemptions for more details. The Duolingo test is not accepted for the following programs: Art Education, Biology/Marine Biology, Luso-Afro-Brazilian Studies & Theory, Marine Science and Technology (MS, PSM, PhD), Nursing (MS, DNP, PhD), Portuguese Studies, Professional Writing and Communication, Psychology (ABA, Clinical, Research), and Public Policy.

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Intercampus Marine Science Programs Faculty

Adam Delargy
Avijit Gangopadhyay
Amber Lisi
Alice Pietri
Andre Schmidt
Amit Tandon
PhD
Amit Tandon
PhD
Brian Howes
Brian Rothschild
PhD
Changsheng Chen
Christian Buckingham
Courtney Donovan
Cynthia Pilskaln
Christopher Rillahan
David White
Daniel Georgianna
Dale Goehringer Toner
Daniel MacDonald
PhD
Daniel MacDonald
PhD
David Schlezinger
Geoffrey Cowles
Gavin Fay
James Bisagni
Jianhua Qi
Jefferson Turner
Jefferson Turner
Kevin Stokesbury
Kayhan Ulgen
Liuzhi Zhao
Mark Altabet
Micheline Labrie
Miles Sundermeyer
Pingguo He
Qichun Xu
Robert Griffin
PhD
Roland Samimy
Steven Cadrin
PhD
Steven Lohrenz
Wendell Brown

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