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Marine Life Sciences at URI

 

Who are the marine biologists and biological oceanographers at URI?

There are more than 40 scientists in the College of Environment and Life Sciences (CELS) and the Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO) who are involved in marine life science research.

A complete faculty listing is provided on the Marine Biology Faculty web page.

In addition, there are dozens of marine scientists who are on the staff of nearby labs/offices of: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, Environmental Protection Agency, RI Department of Environmental Management, Save the Bay, The Nature Conservancy, etc.

What degree programs are offered in the marine life sciences and other marine-related areas?

Undergraduate

  • BS in Marine Biology
  • BS in Aquaculture and Fisheries Technology
  • BA in Coastal and Marine Policy Studies
  • BS in Coastal and Marine Policy and Management
  • BS in Chemistry and Chemical Oceanography
  • BS in Physics and Physical Oceanography
  • BS in Geology and Geological Oceanography
  • Minor in Oceanography
  • Minor in Marine Archaeology
  • Minor in Marine Biology

Graduate (under revision)

  • MS Biological Sciences
  • Master of Marine Affairs (MMA)
  • Master of Arts in Marine Affairs (MAMA)
  • MMA/JD Joint program (URI and Roger Williams University Law School)
  • MS in Animal Health and Disease
  • MS in Aquaculture
  • MS in Fisheries
  • MS in Aquatic Pathology
  • MS in Oceanography
  • PhD in Marine Affairs
  • PhD in Environmental Sciences
  • Ph.D. Biological Sciences
  • PhD in Oceanography

What sorts of interactions are there between the Kingston (main) campus where CELS is located and Bay Campus where the Graduate School of Oceanography is located?

  • CELS graduate students take GSO courses
  • CELS faculty use research and library facilities at GSO
  • GSO faculty teach courses for CELS students on Kingston campus
  • Seminar series on both campuses are open to all



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