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30 PhD programmes in Marine Science in North America

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Marine, Estuarine and Environmental Sciences

The Marine Estuarine Environmental Sciences course at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) allows you to draw from the best of the best at every University System of Maryland institution and create a degree programme tailored to your needs. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$26,838/yr
University of Miami4,4(13)
Miami, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Ocean Sciences - Marine Biogeochemistry

The mission of the Ocean Sciences - Marine Biogeochemistry graduate program at the University of Miami is to provide our students with specialized knowledge in important ocean science sub-disciplines as well as a broad understanding of the ocean as a key component of the Earth System. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$37,016/yr
University of Wisconsin Madison4,3(13)
Madison, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Freshwater and Marine Sciences

The Freshwater and Marine Sciences (FMS) Graduate Program at University of Wisconsin Madison offers curricula leading to the master of science and doctor of philosophy degrees in freshwater and marine sciences. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$25,732/yr
University of Massachusetts Lowell5,0(2)
Lowell, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Marine Science

The University of Massachusetts Lowell Intercampus Marine Science (IMS) graduate program is an exceptional place to earn your advanced degree in marine science.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$29,250/yr
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill4,5(14)
Chapel Hill, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Marine Sciences

The Graduate Program in Marine Sciences at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill includes coursework and research in estuarine, coastal and oceanographic sciences, leading to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Marine Sciences. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$29,422/yr
University of British Columbia4,2(215)
Vancouver, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Oceans and Fisheries

The Oceans and Fisheries Program at University of British Columbia is full-time, consisting of courses and research, designed to train marine and freshwater scientists in basic and applied research that will help foster healthy marine and freshwater ecosystems and sustainable resource use.  

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$7,244/yr
The University of Maine3,9(14)
Orono, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Marine Biology

The MS and PhD in Marine Biology at The University of Maine are designed to provide students with a broad knowledge base in marine biology in areas including, but not restricted to, taxonomy/systematics, comparative morphology, evolution, genetics, physiology, cellular and molecular biology, and ecology. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$31,446/yr
University of California, San Diego4,2(14)
San Diego, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Marine Biology

Marine Biology (MB) is the study of marine organisms and their relationship with the physical and chemical dynamics of the marine environment. The Marine Biology program is offered by the University of California, San Diego.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$36,477/yr
North Carolina State University4,2(46)
Raleigh, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

The oceans, atmosphere and landscape all influence one another. Faculty and researchers in the Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences department at North Carolina State University work across these environments to tackle the grand scientific challenges of today and tomorrow. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
10 years$12,607/yr
Pennsylvania State University4,4(40)
University Park, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Wildlife and Fisheries Science

Gain hands-on experience in our Wildlife and Fisheries Science graduate program at Pennsylvania State University by taking advantage of our available streams, forests, and wetlands.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$9,750/yr
University of South Carolina3,7(6)
Columbia, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Marine Science

Deepen your knowledge base of Marine Science in a research-intensive program at the University of South Carolina that prepares you to lead scientific inquiry in a university, government or corporate research setting.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
10 years$29,760/yr
University of Massachusetts Boston4,8(4)
Boston, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Marine Science and Technology

Become an expert able to analyze environmental questions across multiple natural and social science perspectives with this Marine Science and Technology program at the University of Massachusetts Boston.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
8 years$29,932/yr
University of South Florida4,3(45)
Tampa, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Marine Science

The University of South Florida College of Marine Science (CMS) offers PhD degrees and is committed to providing one of the highest quality graduate programs in the country.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$19,980/yr
University of Maryland Eastern Shore4,0(2)
Maryland City, United States

Marine-Estuarine-Environmental Sciences

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) offers a graduate program leading to the degree Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in the Marine-Estuarine-Environmental Sciences (MEES).

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$5,090/yr
University of Miami4,4(13)
Miami, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Marine Biology and Ecology

The mission of the Marine Biology and Ecology (MBE) PhD program at the University of Miami, is to train the next generation of scientists in the fundamental skills, knowledge, and practice of biology of the oceanic environment. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$31,728/yr
Colorado State University4,1(108)
Fort Collins, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology

The Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology from Colorado State University was the first in natural resources to emphasize the importance of incorporating public input and to implement two way communications into planning and decision-making regarding wildlife policy.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$31,556/yr
Memorial University of Newfoundland3,9(67)
St. John's, Canada Top 3% in Worldwide

Fisheries Science

This Fisheries Science program at Memorial University of Newfoundland is aimed at those who want to participate in the development of new fisheries science knowledge.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$3,296/yr
University of Maryland4,1(14)
College Park, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Marine, Estuarine and Environmental Sciences

The Marine, Estuarine and Environmental Sciences (MEES) Graduate Program’s mission is to educate students at the University of Maryland to become the scientific leaders and environmental problem-solvers of the future.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
9 years$7,512/yr
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)4,4(65)
Cambridge, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Marine Geology and Geophysics

Studies in Marine Geology and Geophysics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) focus on understanding how our earth works by investigating the structure of the earth beneath the oceans.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$64,310/yr
University of California, San Diego4,2(14)
San Diego, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry

The fields of Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry explore chemical and geochemical processes in the oceans, the solid earth, and the atmosphere. The Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry program is offered by the University of California, San Diego.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$36,477/yr

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