Graduate Programs in Marine Science
The M.S. in Marine Science program is a thesis-based Master’s degree offered through the Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML) consortium campus, which includes CSUMB, SJSU, and other CSU campuses.
Prospective Graduate Students
There are three options for graduate research associated with the Department of Marine Science at CSUMB. Each have very different requirements. Please review the information below closely. If you have questions, contact Graduate Student Services Coordinator, Kierra Rambonga (krambonga@csumb.edu).
| MS in Marine Science @ Moss Landing Marine Labs (Thesis Degree) | MS in Environmental Studies @ CSU Monterey Bay (Professional Science Masters (PSM) or Thesis Degree) |
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| The MSCI department at CSUMB primarily advises graduate students through MLML. The MLML is a consortium campus that includes seven CSU campuses in northern California. As described below, you can enroll at MLML through CSUMB in two ways. You would be an MLML student in both cases, but there are important considerations about your thesis advisor, so review the options carefully before applying. | This degree is focused on environmental science rather than marine science, but there are options to study marine organisms in several courses. You can find details here on both the 2-year PSM and Thesis options. |
| (1.) Enroll through CSUMB & Advised by CSUMB Faculty -------- In this case, you would be advised by one of the core faculty at CSUMB, with other MLML faculty on your committee. It is important to reach out to particular faculty you are potentially interested in working with before applying. In this case, you can take advantage of all CSUMB campus facilities. | |
| (2.) Enroll through CSUMB & Advised by MLML Faculty --------- In this case, you would enroll through CSUMB and would be able to take advantage of CSUMB campus facilities, but you would be advised by one of the core MLML faculty members. | |
| Additional information regarding the MLML application process can be found here |
Current Graduate Student Resources
| If you have questions about the following student services, do not hesitate to contact the MSCI Department's Graduate Student Services Coordinator, Kierra Rambonga (krambonga@csumb.edu) for the appropriate forms. |
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| Campus Resources - General services available to all students |
| Technology Resources - Common technology resources for students (software, wifi, computers, and more) |
| COS Student Emergency Fund Application - The College of Science (COS) Dean's office, in conjunction with the Office of Financial Aid, provides funding for COS students so that they may apply for a small (up to $500) grant to assist with emergency expenses that endanger their enrollment and/or success at CSUMB. |
| Add/Drop - Requests to ADD or DROP a class are completed online only |
| Incomplete Grade Contract - Used for submitting an "I" grade. Signatures from both the Instructor and Student are required. The completed form is submitted to the Department Chair, Dr. James Lindholm, jlindholm@csumb.edu, Forest Hall (Bldg 49) |
| Photo Release - In order for photos of any identifiable individual to appear on the MSCI website, social media, and/or other platform of communication and advertisement, a photo release must be completed and submitted by the individual and filed by the department. |
| Volunteer/Persons of Interest - Forms required for volunteer research position, future hire, etc. |
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