Overview

We train graduate students and young scientists at the University of Miami to be leaders in ocean-science-related fields.

With distinct strengths in ocean dynamics, air-sea interactions and remote sensing, ocean biogeochemical cycles, biophysical interactions and coastal processes, we strive to achieve excellence in research and education. We seek to promote, among the public and policy makers, responsible science-based stewardship of the oceans.

Our Ocean Sciences - Biophysical Interactions Track program commits to inspire graduates to continued scholarship, service, and innovation in an environment that is inclusive and diverse.

Student Learning Outcomes

Proof of Fundamental Knowledge: Students will demonstrate a broad understanding of fundamentals of ocean science and an awareness of how scientific research in their topical areas relate to current societal issues.
Capability to Explain and Defend Own Work: Students will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of their field of work and the ability to explain their work and defend their results in oral and written communication in a way adequate for a continuing academic career and for employment as a highly qualified research scientist or equivalent professional level scientist.
Capability to Give Short Presentations: Students will demonstrate the ability to explain their work and defend their key results in a short oral presentation in a competitive environment similar to a session at a scientific conference or a professional project meeting.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ocean Biogeochemistry
Physical Oceanography
Mathematical Methods in Marine Physics
Biological Oceanography
Math for Biophysical Interactions
Dissertation Research
Doctoral Dissertation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-08 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

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Credits

70 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Miami, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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3.5 _(analytical)

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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 Fees

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Non-residents

37016 USD / year

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Out-of-State

37016 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

37016 USD / year

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Living costs

Miami

United States

1508 - 2603 USD / month

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