How do I find a university program in marine mammal science?

There are very few universities that offer a marine mammal science curriculum. To select an undergraduate university, visit campuses and talk with professors and students about your career interests. Most university libraries or counseling centers have university catalogs to help identify schools that meet your needs. In addition, there are several publications that list graduate programs by state and discipline, list marine mammal scientists by address, or summarize areas of research by marine mammal scientists.

An interest in a certain marine mammal species may influence the geographic location of the graduate university you select. However, in most instances the best university is determined by selecting a graduate advisor specializing in your field of interest.

Students should consider applying to several graduate schools. Application deadlines vary, but typically applications should be submitted in January for admission into a graduate program the following fall. Many universities require graduate school applicants to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and include the test scores with their applications.