The Bachelor of Science in marine science prepares a student for a career in this important and exciting part of modern biology. The goal of the program is to provide students with hands-on training in marine biology, including field studies, laboratory research, and aquaculture. A key component of the program is the summer experience at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL) off the Alabama coast. Samford marine biology majors aspire to careers in biological, environmental, and marine science fields. They recognize that their experiences on campus and at DISL prepare them for graduate programs in biology, marine science, ecology, oceanography, etc. Marine biology majors appreciate the close support and mentoring of expert faculty, and take advantage of summer term courses at DISL, recognized regionally and nationally as a marine science institution of academic and research distinction.