Picture yourself in Turks & Caicos learning about the economic, societal, and ecological stability of South Caicos and its island community. Participate in a course focusing on turtle ecology in Ghana. Learn about the biodiversity and biogeography of the Galapagos Islands and experience what inspired Darwin's theory of evolution by taking a course offered by faculty members in the Department of Biology Teaching and Learning.
With most of our world covered by oceans, it is critically important to understand the biology of marine organisms and ecosystems. Students who complete marine biology requirements abroad will gain knowledge and skills that will enrich their lives and provide a base for subsequent study in marine sciences.
This is the basic Learning Abroad Process you'll complete. The order in which you do things is somewhat flexible.
Review the following suggestions from the College of Biological Sciences before beginning your study abroad research.
The best time for you to study abroad will depend on your major as well as when the Core Marine Biology courses are offered on campus. Plan to meet with your academic, major, and minor advisers when deciding what program and time of the year would work best for you. Also, consider completing Marine Biology elective courses abroad.
See this list of Marine Biology study abroad courses offered through the College of Biological Sciences or the College of Food, Agricultural & Natural Resource Sciences.
Below are examples of Marine Biology elective courses offered abroad. Approval of elective courses will be at the discretion of the Director of Undergraduate Studies, Sehoya Cotner, sehoya@umn.edu
Many students fulfill liberal education requirements through study abroad. Advance planning can help you identify which requirements you can fulfill on your study abroad program and which you should fulfill on campus. Consult the Learning Abroad Center's U Credit Abroad Search to find courses that have been approved for UofM liberal education requirements.
Study Abroad opportunities are not limited to formal instruction. Consider taking advantage of the unique research, internship, and fieldwork opportunities available in different regions of the world. Consult with your CBS adviser about how to gain credit for these experiences.
The purpose of the CBS Study Abroad Scholarship is to promote more CBS students a) going abroad and b) studying science while they are abroad. Preference is given to students who are participating in a program that is at least a semester in length and to students who are taking at least one science course while abroad. However, all CBS students participating in a study abroad experience are highly encouraged to apply. Awards are up to $2500. For information regarding deadlines, essay questions, and application instructions visit the Learning Abroad Center's Online Scholarship Portal.
University Study in South Africa: University of Cape Town
See this list of Marine Biology study abroad courses offered through the College of Biological Sciences or the College of Food, Agricultural & Natural Resource Sciences.
School for Field Studies Panama—Tropical Island Biodiversity and Conservation Studies
School for Field Studies—Turks & Caicos—Environmental Field Studies programs
University Study in Australia: James Cook University
University Study in Australia: University of Sydney
University Study in New Zealand: University of Auckland
University Study in New Zealand: University of Otago
University Study in New Zealand: Victoria University of Wellington
International Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) Scholarship
Visit the Learning Abroad Center's Student Experiences web page for details on other students' experiences studying abroad.