Department Visit Inquiries:

Interested in meeting with a member of the Biology & Marine Biology department? Please complete this survey and a representative of the department will be in touch.

Department visits are only being conducted via Zoom for the Spring 2021 semester. 

General Information:

• Biology & Marine Biology Department Brochure (PDF)

• Frequently Asked Questions & Prospective Student Information (PDF)

• Interview with a Marine Biologist (PDF)

Biology & Marine Biology Department Videos:

• Videos

Course Requirements for Marine Biology Majors:

• B.S. in Marine Biology Major Requirements (PDF)

• B.S. in Marine Biology-Marine Conservation Option-Major Requirements (PDF)

• University Studies Requirements (General Education Requirements)

Course Requirements for Biology Majors:

• B.A. in Biology Major Requirements (PDF)

• B.S. in Biology Major Requirements (PDF)

• B.S. in Biology-Terrestrial & Freshwater Conservation Option-Major Requirements (PDF)

• Pre-Health Course Recommendations (PDF)

  • Pre-Professional Programs
    
    

• Suggested 4 Year Plan for Pre-Health/Biology Majors (PDF)

• University Studies Requirements (General Education Requirements)

Information on Previous Course Credits:

• What are my transfer credits equivalent to at UNCW?

• What are my AP scores equivalent to at UNCW?

• What are my CLEP scores equivalent to at UNCW?

• What are my IB scores equivalent to at UNCW?

Information on Careers/Salaries:

• Careers in Marine Biology (PDF)
  
  
  • UNCW Career Center: What can I do with a major in Marine Biology?
    
    
• Careers in Biology (PDF)
  
  
  • UNCW Career Center: What can I do with a major in Biology?
    
    
• US Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook (A-Z Index of Career/Salary Info) (outside link)

Involvement Opportunities:

• Conservation Related Student Organizations:
  
  
  • Global Water Brigades
  • Plastic Ocean Project
    
    
• General Biology/Science Related Student Organizations:
  
  
  • Beta Beta Beta Biological Honors Society
  • Seahawk Audubon
  • Seahawk Wildlife Society
    
  • Women in Science and Engineering
    
    
• Marine Mammal Stranding Program
  
  
• Marine Related Student Organizations:
  
  
  • SCUBA Club
    
  • Surfrider Foundation
    
    
• Pre-Health Related Student Organizations:
  
  
  • American Red Cross
    
  • Association of Pre-OT Students
    
  • Medlife
    
  • Pre-Dental Club
    
  • Pre-PT Student Association
    
  • Pre-PA Club
    
  • Pre-Veterinary Medical Association

Study Abroad/Domestic Travel Opportunities:

• Education Abroad Programs

• Semester by the Bay Program at the University of Alaska (outside link)

Applied Learning Opportunities:

• Applied Learning (PDF)

Advisor Contact Information:

Melanie Canfield Undergraduate Advising Coordinator Office: Dobo 1004B Phone: (910) 962-3480 E-mail: canfieldm@uncw.edu