What are the 10 best marine biology departments?

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<p>Agree with Warbler’s post. There are stronger programs that what Jacksonsville offers. In addition to the programs already mentioned, since you spoke of universities in the South, I’d include U of South Carolina-Columbia because overall the school has had a reputation for providing generous aid to non-resident undergraduate applicants. Another school slightly below the radar but has excellent science departments is UAlabama at Birmingham. Be mindful that UAB marine course work is also largely centered at summer session at Dauphin Island. UAB tuition is relatively low. Finally, Warbler’s suggestion bears repeating; a bachelor’s degree in Marine Science, Marine biology etc. essentially provides no substantive advantage when apply to graduate school, and is no value at all for all but the most entry level and rudimentary jobs in the field (including research positions). Just complete a strong background in the basic undergraduate sciences (including Geology) and you’ll be well prepared for graduate study in the marine sciences.</p>