Overview

The program emphasizes coursework during the first year, then development of and independent conduct of original research that leads to preparation of peer-reviewed publications and a publicly defended Ph.D. dissertation.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students in the Marine Geosciences Ph.D. program from University of Miami, will demonstrate a broad comprehension of marine and Earth science, and then use this knowledge to develop an independent scientific research topic of sufficient quality and originality to lead to a Ph.D. dissertation.

Each student will prepare an original Ph.D. dissertation that demonstrates his/her ability to critically evaluate scientific literature, comprehend previous knowledge on a topic, formulate testable hypotheses, and independently use available data and tools to produce a significant original contribution on the topic.

Students will demonstrate good oral communication skills, and be able to effectively communicate and defend their scientific findings to a peer audience.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Earth Surface Processes

Geochemistry

Geophysics

Doctoral Dissertation

Research Ethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

More details

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

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Marine Engineering View 5 other PhDs in Marine Engineering in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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. 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/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.

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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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