Overview
The purpose of the Biology Doctoral Program from University of Miami, is to engender the research, teaching and presentation skills that are central to professional biological careers in academia, government and private organizations.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate a deep knowledge of a Biological area, and the research skills required to make an original scientific contribution.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to teach Biology to University of Miami undergraduates.
- Students will demonstrate appropriate level of writing skills for communicating their research in professional settings.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Study in Plant or Animal Sciences
- Graduate Core
- Advanced Biostatistics
- Doctoral Dissertation
- Post-Candidacy Doctoral Dissertation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Fall deadline: December 1
Language
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Credits
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Disciplines
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English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Apply online at the UM Graduate School. Application fee of $85.
- Send hardcopies of the following to the Coordinator of Graduate Studies in Biology, Department of Biology.
- Originals of all undergraduate and graduate official transcripts (photocopies are not accepted)
- Official scores from recent Graduate Record Examinations (within five years), including the aptitude portion; (photocopies of scores are not accepted)
- International applicants whose native language is not English must additionally submit the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) official scores (photocopies of scores are not accepted)
- Send digital copies of the following to the Coordinator of Graduate Studies in Biology
- A cover letter that identifies interests, suggests possible research projects, states career goals and identifies a UM Biology faculty sponsor
- Copies of any research papers (e.g., publications, manuscripts, senior reports, etc.)
Tuition Fee
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International
29052 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2421 USD per credit during 60 months. -
National
29052 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2421 USD per credit during 60 months.
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