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Bachelor of Arts (BA)
The B.A. in Marine Science is designed for students planning on careers in marine related businesses in such fields as ecotourism, mariculture, or environmental law. It has more electives to give students greater flexibility in customizing the degree to their specific goals, and fewer upper level science requirements than the BS. Established in 1992, The BA in Marine Science at UH Hilo was the first undergraduate degree in Marine Science in the University of Hawaiʻi system.
Bachelor of Science (BS)
The B.S. in Marine Science is designed for students seeking careers as scientists, secondary school science teachers or university faculty. It has more upper level marine science requirements than the BA program and fewer electives. The B.S. was designed specifically to prepare students for graduate school.
Marine Science Minor
The minor in Marine Science is meant to supplement a student's education to give them a strong understanding of core issues in marine science.
Marine Option Program Certificate
The Marine Option Program (MOP) is a university-wide program that acts as a center for marine-related activities ranging from scientific research to marine recreation. The certificate is available to students from any major and can be earned by completing selected courses and a skills project or internship.