Marine Biology

The University of New Haven is proud to offer prospective students the opportunity to explore some of the outstanding programs at the University of New Haven in more detail. 

An Explore UNH Day enables a student to meet respected faculty and accomplished students in the area of their interest while touring some of the most state-of-the-art facilities in the region.

This event will be held on Friday, December 7, 2012  for students interested in our marine biology program.

Due to the popularity of our Marine Biology program the Explore UNH Day is now full. If you are interested in Marine Biology at UNH we have many visits for students coming up in 2013. Accepted students can participate in Accepted Student Days on campus. There will also be additional visit opportunities to come to campus for Marine Biology Enhanced Visits throughout the Spring semester. Please check back on our website soon for more information about these upcoming events. If you have any questions about these programs please email Monique Bolt at mbolt@newhaven.edu.

Schedule of Events - Friday, December 7, 2012

10am	Check-In and Continental Breakfast
10:30am	Welcome and Overview
11am	Introduction to Marine Biology Meet Program Director Dr. Carmela Cuomo Meet current UNH seniors in Dr. Cuomo's research seminar
12pm	Lunch, then Head Out Into the Field Experience a marine biology course at the West Haven beaches Dress warmly and bring rain gear in the event of rain (waders will be provided)
2pm	Return to Campus Meet additional marine biology faculty members Overview of student research projects
3pm	Optional campus tour Meet with members of the admissions staff Financial Aid and scholarships workshop

Why Marine Biology at UNH?

Marine biology is a diverse field that provides needed scientific and technical information to a broad spectrum of government agencies, academic and research institutions, environmental and conservation organizations, industries, and companies. Our program emphasizes hands-on learning, and all of the laboratory courses have a field component. In addition to first-year field courses, students immediately have the opportunity to work on faculty-mentored research projects and are encouraged to participate in at least one internship.

Internship Opportunities

Norwalk Maritime Center

Mystic Aquarium

Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection Schooner, Inc.

Connecticut Audubon Coastal Center

Sound School

Specialized Areas of Study

Aquaculture

Coastal Resource Management

Marine Biotechnology

Marine Conservation

Marine Pollution

Marine Journalism

Marine Education

Marine Policy

Marine Technology

Marine Forensics

Urban Estuarine Studies