Overview

Through coursework and independent research, we strive to prepare our students for positions in academia, government, or industry in jobs that leverage their skills in critical thinking, current technical knowledge such as statistical analysis and modeling, and understanding of the global marine environment.

Our Marine Biology and Ecology program at the University of Miami commits to inspire graduates to continued scholarship, service, and innovation in an environment that is inclusive and diverse.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate a broad understanding of marine and atmospheric science and an awareness of how scientific research in their topical areas bears on current human and societal issues.

Students will be able to critically evaluate scientific literature, review previous knowledge on a topic, formulate testable hypotheses, and skillfully use available data and tools to advance knowledge in a topical area. They will be able to conduct high-quality, doctoral research as evidenced by their dissertation research.

Students will demonstrate advanced oral and written communication skills, and be able to effectively communicate scientific information to a peer audience.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biological Oceanography
Tropical Marine Ecology
Physical Environment of Marine Organisms
Biology & Ecology of Marine Phytoplankton
Tropical Marine Biology: A Field Course
Reef Coral Biology, Ecology & Conservation
Field Techniques & Instrumentation in Tropical Marine Ecology
Marine Microbial Dynamics
Population Genetics & Genomics
Fish Physiology
Biology of Marine Mammals
Marine Mammal Applied Behavior Analysis & Managed Care
Marine Mammal Disease & Medicine
Bayesian Statistics for Marine Scientists
Practical Computing for Biologists
Aquaculture
Marine Parasite Ecology
Marine Microbiology
Object-oriented Programming and Agent-Based Modeling
Tropical Coastal Restoration
Marine Population Biology: Processes and Modeling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-04 00:00:00

More details

complete applications received by December 1 will have the highest chance of being invited to our on-site annual recruitment weekend visit in early February

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Marine Science Ecology View 69 other PhDs in Ecology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

The application will ask you to identify up to 5 faculty with whom you are interested in.

Upload PDF of Statement of Purpose identifying your goals and objectives in pursuing a graduate degree. If you have already identified RSMAS faculty you are interested in, please be sure to include this information here as well.

Upload PDF of unofficial transcripts (for review purposes only).

Three letters of recommendation from persons well situated to evaluate your qualifications for graduate study. The online application will ask you to enter your recommender's email addresses for the RSMAS recommendation letter form to be sent to them.

Non-refundable application fee ($85).

Tuition Fee

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International

29052 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2421 USD per credit during 60 months.
National

29052 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2421 USD per credit during 60 months.
In-State

29052 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2421 USD per credit during 60 months.

Living costs for Miami

1508 - 2603 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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