Due to inclement weather, the Batten School & VIMS will be closed on Wednesday, January 22.

- About
- With 500+ faculty, staff and students and three campus locations, VIMS is equipped to tackle pressing challenges through research, education and advisory service.
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- Research & Advisory
- VIMS celebrates 50 years of shark research, a milestone for marine conservation.
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- Batten School
- Research published in Nature Communications by Ph.D. student Mary Bryan Barksdale shows coastal landscapes are at risk of a diminished, fleeting blue carbon stock.
  
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- Engage
- Marine Science Day 2024 drew 2,000+ with educational exhibits and hands-on activities for all ages.
  
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- News & Events
- A new report by VIMS emphasizes a collaborative approach to mitigating sudden oyster mortality syndrome.
  
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- Giving
- Lifetimes dedicated to environmental science inspired Fu-Lin Chu Ph.D. '82, P '97, P '12 and William Chu P '97, P '12 to create a fellowship for graduate students in the School of Marine Science.
  
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Coursework in Marine Science

Coursework in Marine Science

Introductory to specialized lecture-, seminar-, & field-based courses

Through a broad range of lecture, seminar, and field classes, coursework in marine science provides students with a strong foundation in the fundamentals of marine science while allowing the flexibility to explore specific areas of interest.

Coursework in Marine Science

Sample Marine Science

Field Courses

Marine Science Minor