Marine & Conservation Biology, BS
Earn a Marine Biology degree with a focus on conservation—explore biodiversity, ecosystems, and environmental issues through hands-on learning experiences.
About this Program
Explore Biodiversity and Ecosystems
The specialized BS degree in marine and conservation biology provides students with field experiences to engage with relevant local and global environmental issues.
The major is designed for students who want to focus on exploring biodiversity, the web of relationships among organisms, the changing dynamics of ecosystems and more.
Seattle's proximity to mountain ranges, old growth forests, lakes, and rivers, as well as the marine habitats of Puget Sound and the open coast serve as living laboratories for our courses and research endeavors.
Academic Excellence, Focused on Sustainability
- Our program helps you develop the skills in critical thinking, quantitative problem-solving and scientific research that provides the foundation for success in your career.
- Our commitment to undergraduate education means you get high-quality faculty-led instruction in every course.
- With the help of your biology faculty adviser, you can tailor your coursework to meet your educational and post-graduation goals.
- Based on our Jesuit and Catholic values, your academically challenging education will focus on global justice with a commitment to sustainability.
Top 25% in Science & Engineering
Seattle University ranks #40 in the nation —U.S. News & World Report, 2023
Students in Intro Biology Courses
To build your foundation of success, we offer small class size from day one.
Women
Our average of women STEM students nearly doubles the national average of only 23%.
Hands-On, Research-Focused Learning
Senior Synthesis and Research Projects
In your senior year, you will complete a senior synthesis project that demonstrates a thorough understanding of the field on a topic of your choice. Some students base their senior synthesis projects on SU research experiences.
Hands-On Lab Experiences
Starting with your first course in our department, our curriculum provides a wide variety of biology experiences in the field and lab. Over 90% of biology courses have a lab component that is led by a faculty member.
Research Internships, Fellowships and Field Opportunities
Biology faculty collaborate with students on research projects on a range of issues. Located in the bustling research hub that is Seattle, our program gives you many internship and field opportunities to learn science and make discoveries.
From Our Alumni
Olivia Roberts, ‘24
“The faculty and advisors for the marine and conservation major are unmatched. They provide considerate and constructive feedback as well as countless opportunities to advance your experience and career readiness. I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to do my own Seattle U-funded research, which is something that would be much more challenging and inaccessible at other institutions.”
BS in Marine and Conservation Biology
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