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Jun 06, 2026
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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Marine Biology Certificate
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This program is pending NMU Board of Trustees approval. The board will meet Thursday July 9 - Friday, July 10.
This certificate is designed to enhance the experience of students interested in pursuing a career in marine biology. The expectation is that most students completing this certificate will be majors in the sciences, but it is open to all students assuming that they have taken the needed prerequisite courses. This combination of courses will assist students in preparing for a graduate degree in marine biology, which is the most typical pathway for a career in this field. We also encourage students to seek specific marine biology career advising within the Biology Department.
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Total Credits Required 26 Credits
Notes
Most of the courses included in this certificate require specific prerequisite courses prior to enrollment. Carefully check the NMU Catalog for details.
The following courses/experiences are highly recommended for graduate and career preparation, although they are not required to attain the certificate.
BI 229 Field Marine Biology
BI 306 Climate Change Biology
BI 429 Advanced Field Marine Biology
BI 288 /BI 488 Advanced Research in Biology (in aquatic biology)
BI 499 Internship (in a marine setting)
Or other courses offering a field experience in a marine setting. Additional courses that are likely to be required and/or beneficial for graduate school admission in the field of marine biology include:
Organic Chemistry (I & II)
Physics (I & II)
Calculus
Biostatistics
Geographic Information Systems
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