Overview

Key facts

MBE faculty, students, and their many international collaborators participate in multi-institutional, multi-disciplinary research programs. The University of Miami Rosenstiel School hosts many research centers and groups, such as the experimental hatchery, The National Center for Coral Reef Research, the Rescue-a-Reef citizen science initiative, and the world-renowned NIH/University of Miami National Resource for Aplysia.

Graduate students of the Marine Biology and Ecology program can choose from a diversity of research areas and coursework taught by internationally recognized scientists studying corals and climate change, fisheries biology, and conducting biomedical research.

Mission

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

Through coursework and independent research, we strive to prepare our students for positions in academia, government, or industry in jobs that leverage their skills in critical thinking, current technical knowledge such as statistical analysis and modeling, and understanding of the global marine environment.

Our program commits to inspire graduates to continued scholarship, service, and innovation in an environment that is inclusive and diverse.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biology of Marine Mammals

Marine Mammal Disease and Medicine

Marine Mammal Applied Behavior Analysis and Managed Care

Biometrics in Marine Science

Tropical Marine Biology: A Field Course

Tropical Marine Ecology

Coral Reef Biology, Ecology, And Conservation

Field Techniques and Instrumentation in Tropical Marine Ecology

Oceanic Productivity

Oceans and Human Health

Marine Population Assessment Surveys And Analysis

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-04 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Miami, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Most successful applicants have a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences including a strong foundation in physical sciences (chemistry, physics, calculus) and basic biological sciences. However, applicants with a diversity of other degrees also are successful.

Applicants should contact specific faculty to discuss mutual research interests. Applicants must take the GRE, and 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.

The advanced biology GRE is not required.

Courses in marine biology and oceanography are not necessary for entrance into the program and are not recommended if taken in place of basic biology courses.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

63456 USD / year

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Out-of-State

63456 USD / year

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In-State

63456 USD / year

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Living costs

Miami

United States

1508 - 2603 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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