California State University Long Beach offers a fully funded Master’s in Marine Biology. Graduate work in marine biology at CSU Long Beach provides students with solid training in experimental design, field and laboratory research, statistical analysis, and science communication. Graduate teaching assistantships (TAships) and graduate lab assistantships (GAships) are available through the department on a competitive basis for up to 20 hours of work per week for the academic year (9 months). Teaching and graduate assistants are eligible for a benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance for the calendar year.