Overview

The program emphasizes coursework during the first year, then development of and independent conduct of original research that leads to preparation of peer-reviewed publications and a publicly defended Ph.D. dissertation.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students in the Marine Geosciences Ph.D. program at the University of Miami, will demonstrate a broad comprehension of marine and Earth science, and then use this knowledge to develop an independent scientific research topic of sufficient quality and originality to lead to a Ph.D. dissertation.

Each student will prepare an original Ph.D. dissertation that demonstrates his/her ability to critically evaluate scientific literature, comprehend previous knowledge on a topic, formulate testable hypotheses, and independently use available data and tools to produce a significant original contribution on the topic.

Students will demonstrate good oral communication skills, and be able to effectively communicate and defend their scientific findings to a peer audience.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Earth Surface Processes

Geochemistry

Geophysics

Doctoral Dissertation

Research Ethics

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

Marine Engineering View 7 other PhDs in Marine Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

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Other requirements

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

≈ 37016 USD / year
Out-of-State

37016 USD / year

≈ 37016 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

37016 USD / year

≈ 37016 USD / year

Living costs

Miami

United States

1508 - 2603 USD / month

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Credits

Delivered

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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