Explore the Planet—From Ocean Depths to Land

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.

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!

Sincerely,

Tamara Frank, Ph.D.
Interim Chair/Professor
NSU Halmos College of Arts and Sciences
tfrank1@nova.edu

 

Discover Our Undergraduate Degrees

B.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.

B.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.

Elevate Your Expertise with a Graduate Degree

M.P.S. in Environmental Sciences

The 30-credit M.P.S. program delivers practical and managerial environmental science skills to advance your career quickly, without a thesis or capstone.

M.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.

Ph.D. in Oceanography/Marine Biology

The Ph.D. program trains you to conduct original, advanced research across marine biological, chemical, geological, and physical processes.

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.