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 program commits to inspire graduates to continued scholarship, service, and innovation in an environment that is inclusive and diverse.
Goals
The goal is for Marine Biology and Ecology PhD students at University of Miami, to demonstrate mastery of the fundamental skills, knowledge, and practice of biology of the oceanic environment, and commitment to 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:
- Doctoral Dissertation
- Research Ethics
- Educational Training
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Fall deadline: January 8
- Applications received by December 1st will have the highest chance of being invited to our on-site recruitment visit in early February.
Language
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Credits
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Disciplines
Biology Marine Science Ecology View 22 other PhDs in Marine Science in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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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. See above statement for more details on this.
- 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). See below statement on transcripts for more details on this.
- 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/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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Scholarships Information
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