MPS Marine Biology and Ecology at University of Miami

Programme overview

The Master of Professional Science (M.P.S.) in Marine Biology and Ecology (MBE) program offers five tracks: Aquaculture, Fisheries Management and Conservation, Marine Invertebrate Biology and Evolution, Marine Mammal Science, and Tropical Marine Ecosystem Management. The Aquaculture track focuses on the scientific, technological, environmental, social, economic, legal, political, management, and business aspects of sustainable aquaculture.

Faculty: Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science | Duration: 30 credits | Location: Coral Gables, FL, United States

Career pathways

The Marine Invertebrate Biology and Evolution (INV) track provides students with advanced training in invertebrate biology and evolution needed for employment in research, museum, husbandry, and industry professions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

General Prerequisites: Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) or Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.). One year of general biology + general biology labs. One year of general chemistry. At least one semester of calculus. Nine (9) additional credits in natural science (research in these fields may, in some cases, substitute for coursework hours). Note to students: Deficiencies in required coursework may be considered on a case-by-case basis for otherwise highly qualified students or those demonstrating experience with these skills. All application requirements are available here .

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Most on-campus graduate programmes apply through the Graduate School online application; the application fee is $85 for Architecture, Arts and Sciences, Communication, Education and Human Development, Engineering, Miller School of Medicine and Rosenstiel School programmes, and $100 for Miami Herbert Business School and Frost School of Music programmes. Nursing applies through NursingCAS; Law, MD, Physical Therapy and Public Health Sciences use their own application portals.

Apply through the official page: https://mps.earth.miami.edu/apply-now/index.html

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