Applying to Program    

Applicants can only apply to one track (M.S. non-thesis, M.S. thesis-option, or Ph.D.) per admissions semester . Applicants for the M.S. thesis-option or Ph.D. should have an advisor agreement with a single faculty member. For information regarding the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Marine Biology in general and applying to Texas A&M University at Galveston contact Ms. Holly Richards (richardh@tamug.edu) in the Research and Graduate Student Office or visit Frequently Asked Questions.

Identify a Graduate Mentor*    

*for M.S. Thesis-Option and Doctoral applicants only.

Before applying to M.S. Thesis-Option or the Doctoral track in the Marine Biology graduate program you will need to identify a mentor who will guide you along your career path. A mentor needs to be identified prior to admission to the Graduate Program in Marine Biology for the M.S. thesis-option or doctoral degree.  M.S. non-thesis option students will be assigned a faculty advisor upon acceptance.

It is recommended to start contacting potential mentors 9-12 months in advance of your anticipated start date in the program.  For students seeking the M.S. thesis-option or Ph.D. dissertation degree, this allows the potential faculty mentor to determine if your research interests match their own, and if proper funding and space are available.  The research interests and contact information for faculty members in the Graduate Program in Marine Biology can be found here.

Marine Biology Graduate Faculty

Marine Biology Graduate Faculty

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Application    

Please fill out the GraduateCAS Application form.  It is recommended that an applicant submits an application before submitting other required admissions.

GraduateCAS

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Procedure Details    

A Statement of Purpose
A Statement of Purpose

A statement of purpose presents a narrative explaining your reasons for applying to the Graduate Program in Marine Biology as well as professional goals.  To complete the application process, it is required that you submit your statement of purpose through your application.

Resume/CV
Resume/CV

A resume or curriculum vitae (CV) demonstrates your involvement in academia and/or the workplace. It complements the statement of purpose. Please submit your electronic resume/CV through the GraduateCAS application.

Recommendations
Recommendations

Recommendations are important professional documents that allow the selection committee to learn more about you, and your experiences from the perspective of others. These recommendations typically come from professors from whom you have taken coursework, conducted an internship, or research project, etc., as well as present or former employers. Recommendations from the academic community are preferred.  Your prospective faculty advisor should not be a recommender.  Please submit electronic recommendations through the GraduateCAS application.

Official Transcripts
Official Transcripts

Please arrange for official transcripts from your undergraduate institute (and if applicable graduate institute) to be sent to the Admissions Office. This often takes some time, so plan accordingly.
Mail official transcripts to:

Texas A&M University at Galveston
Attn: Graduate Studies
PO Box 1675
Galveston, TX 77553

GRE Scores - NO LONGER REQUIRED for certain entrance dates
GRE Scores - NO LONGER REQUIRED for certain entrance dates

An update – GRE tests are no longer required for those applying for the Spring 2021, Fall 2021, and Spring 2022 entrance dates.

Pay Application Fee
Pay Application Fee

There is a required application fee: $65 for US citizens, and $90 for international students.

International Applicants
International Applicants

International applicants should visit the Graduate Studies website for additional requirements.

Application Dates    

Fall Entrance

September 1 - Application available
December 1 - Early Decision Deadline (for those wanting early decisions)
February 15 - Final application deadline for Research Applicants Requesting Funding
May 1 - Applications due for all Applicants

Spring Entrance

September 1 - Applications available
October 1 - Applications due for all Applicants

Summer Entrance

Not Available

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Additional Resources    

Not seeing what you’re looking for? Take a look at the links for Galveston Applicants and Students below.

TAMUG Graduate Studies Website
Scholarship Opportunities

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