PhD Biology at University of Miami

Programme overview

The Department of Biology aims to train graduate students in integrative research, with a curriculum that exposes students to the major sub-disciplines of biology and a program that allows enough flexibility to develop interdisciplinary work. Our major strengths include developmental biology, global change biology, neuroscience, and species interactions.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Duration: 60 credits | Location: Coral Gables, FL, United States

Career pathways

It is acceptable to form an initial committee, which has the same composition as the dissertation committee (above) but without the external member, in order to complete this important task of course advising during the first academic year.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications are due December 1. In applying for admission, applicants must select either the Master's or the Ph.D. track. Students with an appropriate B.S. degree may seek direct entry to either the M.S. track or the Ph.D. track. Applicants who were admitted on the Master's track, but wish to change to a Ph.D. track without completing the Master’s may apply for admission to the Ph.D. program before the end of their second semester. Letters of support from three UM Biology faculty, including a major advisor, should be added to the applicant's file. The file must be current. Such applicants will be judged by the same criteria that are applied to other Ph.D. applicants. Applicants to the Ph.D. track who were admitted on the Master’s track and wish to complete the M.S. degree, should follow the same procedures as all other applicants, but they must include letters of support from three UM Biology faculty. Such applicants will be judged by the same criteria that are applied to other Ph.D. applicants. Applicants must: Apply online at the UM Graduate School. Application fee of $85.

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.

Duration: 60 credits

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.miami.edu/apply

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