Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Jan 2027
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
Credits
70 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Miami, United States
Disciplines
- Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
- Oceanography
Overview
With distinct strengths in ocean dynamics, air-sea interactions and remote sensing, ocean biogeochemical cycles, biophysical interactions and coastal processes, we strive to achieve excellence in research and education.
We seek to promote, among the public and policy makers, responsible science-based stewardship of the oceans. Our program commits to inspire graduates to continued scholarship, service, and innovation in an environment that is inclusive and diverse.
The goal of the Ocean Sciences - Air-Sea Interaction and Remote Sensing track at the University of Miami is to train graduate students and young scientists to be leaders in ocean-science-related fields.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Proof of Fundamental Knowledge: Students will demonstrate a broad understanding of fundamentals of ocean science and an awareness of how scientific research in their topical areas relate to current societal issues.
- Capability to Explain and Defend Own Work: Students will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of their field of work and the ability to explain their work and defend their results in oral and written communication in a way adequate for a continuing academic career and for employment as a highly qualified research scientist or equivalent professional level scientist.
- Capability to Give Short Presentations: Students will demonstrate the ability to explain their work and defend their key results in a short oral presentation in a competitive environment similar to a session at a scientific conference or a professional project meeting.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Ocean Biogeochemistry
- Physical Oceanography
- Mathematical Methods in Marine Physics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Doctoral Dissertation
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3
- GRE: 3.5 (analytical)
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 125
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- IELTS: 6.5
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).
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 52,220 AUD / year (≈ 37,016 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 52,220 AUD / year (≈ 37,016 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 52,220 AUD / year (≈ 37,016 USD / year)
Living costs
Miami, United States: 2,127-3,672 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.