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Welcome to the Department of Marine and Environmental Sciences, where we focus on critical issues concerning the ocean, atmosphere, and land. We offer robust programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, including B.S. and M.S. degrees in Marine Biology and Environmental Science, as well as a Ph.D. in Oceanography. Our interdisciplinary coursework spans everything from ecology and geology to molecular biology and genomics, preparing you for a dynamic career as a professional scientist, educator, or researcher in academia, industry, or government.
Message from the Chair
On behalf of the Department of Marine and Environmental Sciences, at the NSU Halmos College of Arts and Sciences, we are happy to welcome you to the exciting field of marine science. We offer a wide variety of experiences including lab research and fieldwork. Please seek out opportunities to get your hands and feet wet.
We are lucky that the Oceanographic Campus is located in Dania Beach within the Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park. This gives us unique access to the world's third-largest coral barrier reef system, known as the Florida Reef Tract. We offer undergraduate degrees in Marine Biology, and Environmental Science/Studies, a master's degree in Marine Science, and a Ph.D. in Marine Biology/Oceanography. Feel free to come and tour our facilities by scheduling a Tour of the Oceanographic Campus.
We wish you all the best in reaching your desired academic goals, and look forward to meeting you soon!
J.R. Kerfoot
Chair/Professor
NSU Halmos College of Arts and Sciences
jkerfoot@nova.edu
Discover Our Undergraduate Degrees
B.S. in Environmental Science
Explore the B.S. in Environmental ScienceB.S. in Environmental Science
This program is designed to prepare you for a high-growth career by combining comprehensive knowledge of Earth's systems with essential hands-on experience through field studies, research, and internships in our biodiversity hotspot.
Explore the B.S. in Environmental Science
B.S. in Marine Biology
Explore the B.S. in Marine BiologyB.S. in Marine Biology
Launch your career in marine science from our dedicated Oceanographic Campus, where you'll learn from expert faculty and gain essential skills for fields ranging from research and environmental consulting to veterinary science and medicine.
Explore the B.S. in Marine BiologyDepartment minors: Geographic Information Science, Marine Biology, Marine Ecology, and Scientific Diving
Elevate Your Expertise with a Graduate Degree
M.P.S. in Environmental Sciences
Explore the M.P.S. in Environmental ScienceThe 30-credit M.P.S. program delivers practical and managerial environmental science skills to advance your career quickly, without a thesis or capstone.
Explore the M.P.S. in Environmental Science
M.S. in Marine Science
Explore the M.S. in Marine ScienceM.S. in Marine Science
You can dive deep into the study of marine systems with a choice of three concentrations, preparing you to develop solutions for local and global marine issues.
Explore the M.S. in Marine Science
Ph.D. in Oceanography/Marine Biology
Explore the Doctoral ProgramThe Ph.D. program trains you to conduct original, advanced research across marine biological, chemical, geological, and physical processes.
Explore the Doctoral Program
What Beats a School by the Ocean? A School in the Ocean
The Oceanographic Campus is a dedicated 10-acre research hub for the Department of Marine and Environmental Sciences. Its state-of-the-art NSU Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center provides environmentally friendly, LEED-certified facilities for multidisciplinary coral reef research across five key thematic areas. Equipped with advanced laboratories and resources, the campus offers students and faculty opportunities for cutting-edge research in marine science.
