Summer Courses

Details of 2025 Summer Courses will be posted here when online applications open in late January/early February.

To receive Summer Course announcements please send a request to bios.education@bios.asu.edu.

Each summer, ASU BIOS offers a suite of courses for both undergraduate and graduate students that capitalize upon the expertise of our faculty and visiting scientists. These popular courses provide many participants with the opportunity to study topics in marine science that might not be offered within the curricula of their home institutions. Each course comprises lectures, laboratory exercises, and complementary field components that build upon what is learned in the classroom.

Application Instructions & Scholarship Information

The online application form for 2025 courses will be available here when applications open. The deadline for receipt of completed applications and required supporting documents is April 30. All complete applications received by the closing date will be considered in the first round of admissions and scholarship allocations. Late applications will be considered until the courses are full.

Summer course fees are $5,000 (which includes 3-weeks of tuition, campus accommodation and meals).

Partial scholarships are available to all applicants to assist with course fees. Scholarship funds do not cover travel expenses or medical/travel insurance. To apply for a scholarship please fill out the appropriate sections of the application form, including your statement of need. Please note that full scholarships are only awarded in exceptional circumstances, with preference given to students from low- and middle-income countries.

All U.K. students (U.K. citizens and non-U.K. students attending a U.K. university/college) who apply for financial support will be considered for U.K. Associates of BIOS summer course scholarship assistance. All Canadian students are likewise eligible for scholarship support from the Canadian Associates of BIOS.

Dalhousie University students may apply for scholarships to attend BIOS summer courses through the Dalhousie-BIOS Experiential Learning Fund; please contact the Head of the Dalhousie-BIOS Experiential Learning Fund Committee, Dr. Leanne Stevens (ADAScience@dal.ca), for further information and application instructions.

Please refer to the Summer Course FAQs for answers to common questions prior to contacting us. Please note that ASU BIOS may cancel a summer course if there is insufficient enrollment.

Course Dates, Travel and Insurance

Advertised course dates are the first and last days of the course, which begin on a Monday and end on a Friday. Participants should plan to arrive the day before the course starts and depart on the day after the course ends. Participants who need to arrive or depart outside of the course dates should contact our Accommodation Manager (Jane Burrows, jane.burrows@bios.asu.edu) to enquire about the availability and pricing of accommodation. Space, if available, will be allocated on a first come first serve basis and will be at the participant’s expense. Reservations must be confirmed prior to flight purchase. Please note that the type and location of accommodation available for additional nights may be different from that provided during the course.

All visitors to Bermuda must have a return (outgoing) ticket, proof of which may be requested by immigration officials upon arrival at the airport. All visitors must also possess a passport valid for at least 45 days after their planned date of departure from Bermuda.

Foreign nationals travelling to Bermuda do not require an entry visa. However, proof of residency or a valid transit/multi re-Entry visa (MRV) for the U.S., U.K., or Canada may be required for non-U.S./U.K./Canadian citizens, depending upon your country of citizenship. If required, participants, must be in possession of this upon arrival. Please review Immigration Information to check Bermuda Department of Immigration requirements prior to purchasing flight tickets.

Medical and travel insurance are not covered by BIOS - medical insurance is required for the duration of your stay and is the sole responsibility of the participant. All those visiting ASU BIOS must ensure that they have (or can obtain) sufficient insurance to cover any potential emergency medical costs while in Bermuda.

Testimonials

“The Coral Reef Ecology course was an amazing experience in marine science research and collaboration. The course required you to put your full effort in, and to constantly be willing to learn and grow from new experiences, making it exciting and engaging at all times.” Alice Ball, 2024

“I can wholeheartedly recommend attending a course at ASU BIOS. The quality of education, the hands-on experience, and the supportive community make it an exceptional place for anyone interested in marine science and diving. The experience exceeded my expectations and provided me with skills and memories that will last a lifetime.” Connor Evans Blake, 2024

“A very positive, well-supported opportunity to engage with a fascinating subject, learn alongside a group of wonderful fellow students, and have lab and field experience which you’d be hard-pressed to find elsewhere.” Orlando Timmerman, 2024