PhD Ocean Sciences at University of Miami

Programme overview

The PhD in Ocean Sciences fosters multidisciplinary research and education across physical, chemical and biological oceanography. Students learn to measure the ocean with in-situ and space-based sensors and to use laboratory, analytical and numerical models.

Faculty: Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science | Department: Ocean Sciences | Duration: 60 credits (minimum 27 course credits and 12 dissertation credits); sample plans span five years | Location: Coral Gables, FL, United States

What you will study

Four tracks: Ocean Dynamics, Air-Sea Interaction and Remote Sensing, Marine Biogeochemistry, and Biophysical Interactions, each with required OCE core courses plus electives. All students complete research ethics (RSM 700), a writing workshop, COMPASS seminars, teaching training, comprehensive and qualifying exams and a dissertation. PhD students serve as Teaching Assistant for two courses.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates for employment as research scientists or equivalent professional-level scientists.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The best OCE applicants have a strong foundation in science, with a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in physics, mathematics, chemistry, biology, engineering, geophysics, oceanography, marine science, or a related field. The GRE score is not required for admission. Those whose first language is not English must pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of at least 550. 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.

Duration: 60 credits (minimum 27 course credits and 12 dissertation credits); sample plans span five years

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.earth.miami.edu/admissions/application-information/index.html

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