Why Study in Woods Hole?
To prepare yourself to make a difference by exploring fundamental biology, understanding biodiversity and the environment, and informing the human condition through research and education.
Since 1888, the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) has pioneered the integration of scientific research with education. The MBL provides a variety of immersive programs for undergraduates 鈥 for a summer or a semester 鈥 who are serious about pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Semester in Biological Discovery
Axolotl in the Karen Echeverri Lab. Credit Christian SeldenDive Deep
Make your spring term an intensive, immersive research experience in discovery-driven biological sciences.聽 The Semester in Biological Discovery is a 13-week program offering laboratory-focused courses in parasitology, biodiversity, neurophysiology, imaging, and oceanography using aquatic organisms and cutting-edge technology, modeled on the MBL鈥檚 world-renown Advanced Research Training Courses.
The MBL鈥檚 Semester in Biological Discovery (SBD) will be starting in the spring of 2024.
Learn more about the SBD Program