Overview

Division of Marine Biology and Fisheries / Division of Marine Biology and Fisheries is located in Coral Gables, FL, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Arts (MA)
Master of Science (MS)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Doctoral Degrees	7

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

90

Applied

16

Accepted

14

Enrolled

Applying

65

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	January 1st	Not reported	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	March 1
Types of financial support available	Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans

Student Body

59

Total Graduate Students

16%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.08%
Black or African American	6.78%
White or Caucasian	66%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	1.69%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	Not Reported
Unknown	3.39%

Gender

Male (47%)

Female (52%)

Faculty

25

Total faculty

Full-time - 24

Part-time - 1

Male (18)

Female (7)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Biochemistry, physiology, plankton, coral, biology
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 230 Ashe Administration Building
Coral Gables, FL  33124
United States

Contact Dr. Robert Cowen
Chairperson
Email: rcowen@rsmas.miami.edu
Phone: 305-421-4177

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