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67 Full-time PhD programmes in Marine Science

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University of Maryland4,0(16)
College Park, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Marine, Estuarine and Environmental Sciences

The Marine, Estuarine and Environmental Sciences (MEES) Graduate Program’s mission is to educate students at the University of Maryland to become the scientific leaders and environmental problem-solvers of the future.

Ph.D. On-campus
9 years$7,512/yr
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)4,3(59)
Cambridge, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Marine Geology and Geophysics

Studies in Marine Geology and Geophysics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) focus on understanding how our earth works by investigating the structure of the earth beneath the oceans.

Ph.D. On-campus
5 years$64,310/yr
International Max Planck Research School of Marine Microbiology (IMPRS MarMic)4,0(1)
Bremen, Germany

Marine Microbiology

The Marine Microbiology program at the International Max Planck Research School of Marine Microbiology (IMPRS MarMic) teaches students to take an interdisciplinary approach to the understanding of marine prokaryotic and eukaryotic microbiology, offering training in physiology, ecology, evolution, molecular biology, bioinformatics, and other related subjects.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of California, San Diego4,3(16)
San Diego, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry

The fields of Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry explore chemical and geochemical processes in the oceans, the solid earth, and the atmosphere. The Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry program is offered by the University of California, San Diego.

Ph.D. On-campus
5 years$36,477/yr
The University of Maine4,3(12)
Orono, United States Top 20% in Worldwide

Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources

The program leading to the MS and PhD degrees in Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources at The University of Maine is an interdisciplinary program with core faculty drawn from the School of Food and Agriculture, the School of Marine Sciences, School of Biology and Ecology, the School of Economics, and the College of Engineering.

Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$31,446/yr
Texas A&M University4,1(17)
College Station, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Marine Biology

The PhD in Marine Biology at Texas A&M University empowers you to become a leader in marine science through advanced research, critical thinking and innovation.

Ph.D. On-campus
5 years$16,217/yr
University of Genoa4,4(112)
Genova, Italy Top 6% in Worldwide

Marine Sciences and Technologies

Dive into the depths of knowledge with the University of Genoa's Marine Sciences and Technologies doctoral program.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
North Carolina State University4,1(48)
Raleigh, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology

The Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology area at North Carolina State University focuses on researching and understanding ecological principles as they apply to natural resource management as well as the subsequent effects on wildlife, fisheries and aquaculture.

Ph.D. On-campus
10 years$12,607/yr
University of Plymouth4,3(101)
Plymouth, United Kingdom Top 8% in Worldwide

Marine Sciences

Conduct research at the cutting edge of the discipline, working alongside a team of specialist academic advisors in the Marine Sciences degree at University of Plymouth.

Ph.D. On-campus
2 years$26,036/yr
University of Stirling4,2(69)
Stirling, United Kingdom Top 8% in Worldwide

Aquaculture

The University of Stirling is a global leader in Aquaculture research and teaching, supporting the development of aquaculture worldwide.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$40,574/yr
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Oceanography and Palaeoceanography

In the Palaeoenvironmental Change Research Group at the School of Environment, Earth and Ecosystems Sciences, our mission is to untangle some of the key Earth system processes that drive the planet’s climate. This Oceanography and Palaeoceanography programme is offered at The Open University UK.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$22,134/yr
Memorial University of Newfoundland4,1(53)
St. John's, Canada Top 9% in Worldwide

Marine Biology

The Department of Ocean Sciences at the Memorial University of Newfoundland, located within metres of the North Atlantic, specializes in the study of biological and biochemical patterns and processes in cold-ocean environments and adaptations in resident organisms. It offers this PhD in Marine Biology.

Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$3,219/yr
Polytechnic University of Catalonia4,1(172)
Barcelona, Spain Top 7% in Worldwide

Marine Sciences

Marine Sciences from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia combines advanced, flexible training elements with a critical mass of renowned researchers and technical experts, top-notch facilities (both in the laboratory and at sea), outstanding scientific activity, and highly significant socio-economic activity linked to the sea. 

Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$714/yr
University of North Carolina Wilmington4,3(9)
Wilmington, United States

Integrative, Comparative and Marine Biology

Further your options with a Ph.D in Integrative, Comparative and Marine Biology offered at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. 

Ph.D. On-campus
5 years$19,624/yr
University of South Bohemia in Ceské Budejovice (USB)4,0(23)
Ceské Budejovice, Czech Republic Top 20% in Worldwide

Protection of Aquatic Ecosystems

The doctoral programme Protection of Aquatic Ecosystems represents an interesting possibility of continuing to acquire new scientific knowledge according to an individual study plan. The study deepens knowledge acquired in the master's study in connection with detailed professional specialization in the context of current scientific problems in environmental chemistry, toxicology, aquatic ecology and molecular biology.

Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$23/yr
Shanghai Jiao Tong University3,8(8)
Shanghai, China Top 1% in Worldwide

Marine Science

Marine Science studies the phenomena, nature and changes of the ocean, as well as the protection, development and research of marine resources. This PhD degree program is offered by the School of Oceanography at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$6,818/yr
Texas A&M University4,1(17)
College Station, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management

The Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management at Texas A&M University offers a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in. This program trains scientists in the field of wildlife biology, fisheries ecology, population biology, wildlife conservation and related fields.

Ph.D. On-campus
5 years$16,217/yr
University of Johannesburg4,3(232)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide

Aquatic Health (Research)

This Aquatic Health (Research) program is offered by the Department of Zoology within the Faculty of Science at the University of Johannesburg.

Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$1,441/yr
University of Georgia4,1(51)
Athens, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Marine Sciences

Study the biology, chemistry, geology, and physics of Earth’s oceans and coasts. We offer interdisciplinary training at facilities in Athens and the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, and provide research opportunities on local and global issues. We offer a phd degree in Marine Sciences at the University of Georgia. 

Ph.D. On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
Mississippi State University4,3(9)
Starkville, United States Top 15% in Worldwide

Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture

The Ph.D. Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture from Mississippi State University requires a comprehensive written diagnostic examination, one graduate level statistics course, variable hours of course work (determined by graduate committee), oral and written comprehensive preliminary examinations, a dissertation and oral defense of dissertation.

Ph.D. On-campus
5 years$27,637/yr

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