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Master of Science in Coastal Marine and Wetland Studies Coastal Carolina University Coastal Carolina University, USA

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USD 21438

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 45

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The M.S. in Marine Science: Coastal Marine and Wetland Studies consists of two distinct degree tracks:

  • A track culminating in an original research thesis or
  • A professional experience track that includes additional coursework and may entail an internship or special project(s).

The M.S. in Marine Science: Coastal Marine and Wetland Studies facilitates students to work with faculty on skill development, original research, projects, or professional experience in a broad array of marine fields. Students completing the program have found employment with a variety of government organizations, universities, and the private sector. Recent graduates have found positions such as hydrographer for an NOAA consultant, a coastal scientist for a private sector firm, an officer in the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps, a hydrologic technician with the USGS, and a lecturer at a university. Graduates of the CMWS program are also well prepared to pursue additional advanced degrees at CCU or other universities.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 28 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    59 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    100 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    300 Gre Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    21438

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 45

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    12000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Scholarships

    Merit Based Scholarship

    Scholarship Information

    Coastal Carolina University is committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and recognizes outstanding freshman and transfer students through its merit award program. Merit Awards are based on academic criteria as demonstrated by performance in a rigorous high school program and by performance on standardized test scores, or by performance at a regionally accredited college or university based on collegiate GPA.  

    University merit awards are automatically awarded to academically qualified applicants (new freshmen and transfers) who apply to the University by published priority application deadlines.

    Freshman Application Deadlines:

    • Early Decision: October 15
    • Early Action: November 15
    • Regular Decision: February 1
    • Spring Semester: November 1

    Transfer Application Priority Dates:

    • Fall Semester: June 1
    • Spring Semester: November 1

    Historically, funding exhausts and is limited for applicants who apply after published priority application dates.

    New, incoming undergraduate students, both freshmen and transfers, are eligible for consideration.

    International Freshman Awards

    Presidential Scholarship
    $17,988 per year

    Priority Admission Deadlines: October 15, November 15, February 1 (Fall Semester), or November 1 (Spring Semester)

    1.  1450 New SAT or 32 ACT or 637 TOEFL pBT or 110 TOEFL iBT or 8.0 IELTS or 130 Duolingo English Test; and
    2.  U.S. equivalent of an A average High School GPA 

    President’s Scholar Award 
    $13,000 per year   

    Priority Admission Deadlines: October 15, November 15, February 1 (Fall Semester), or November 1 (Spring Semester)

    1.  1310 New SAT or 27 ACT or 607 TOEFL pBT or 102 TOEFL iBT or 7.5 IELTS or 120 Duolingo English Test; and
    2.  U.S. equivalent of a B+ average High School GPA  

    Provost's Scholar Award  
    $10,000 per year

    Priority Admission Deadlines: October 15, November 15, February 1 (Fall Semester), or November 1 (Spring Semester)

    1.  1270 New SAT or 26 ACT or 577 TOEFL pBT or 90 TOEFL iBT or 7.0 IELTS or 110 Duolingo English Test; and
    2.  U.S. equivalent of a B+ average High School GPA   

    Coastal Scholar Award 
    $7,500 per year 

    Priority Admission Deadlines: October 15, November 15, February 1 (Fall Semester), or November 1 (Spring Semester)

    1.  1170 New SAT or 24 ACT or 550 TOEFL pBT or 79 TOEFL iBT or 6.5 IELTS or 105 Duolingo English Test; and
    2.  U.S. equivalent of a B+ average High School GPA  

    Teal Scholar Award 
    $4,500 per year 

    Priority Admission Deadlines: October 15, November 15, February 1 (Fall Semester), or November 1 (Spring Semester)

    1.  1120 New SAT or 22 ACT or 537 TOEFL pBT or 74 TOEFL iBT or 6.5 IELTS or 100 Duolingo English Test; and
    2.  U.S. equivalent of a B average High School GPA 

     For more information please visit https://www.coastal.edu/admissions/meritawardsintl/

    Amount/ Range

    • Presidential Scholarship - $17,988 per year
    • President's Scholar Award - $13,000 per year 
    • Provost's Scholar Award - $10,000 per year
    • Coastal Scholar Award - $7,500 per year 
    • Teal Scholar Award - $4,500 per year"
       

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