Marine Science Graduate Program

BUMP coordinates interdisciplinary opportunities for marine graduate research through the participating departments. Students can choose from either a Master of Arts (MA) or a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program through the departments of Biology, Earth Sciences, or Geography & Environment. There are different methods of graduate support in each department, most provided in the form of research assistantships and teaching fellowships.

Prospective students are urged to contact the professor whose research most interests them directly. Participating BUMP faculty and their research expertise can be found here.

How to Apply

Please contact the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and each participating department for full details as application requirements and deadlines can vary.

 

Consortium of Graduate Schools

Graduate students may cross-register for graduate courses at a select numbers of local Boston universities in consultation with their advisor and written program approval. Please consult with your departtment as to which universities participate. All procedures for cross-registration can be found in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Bulletin.