Overview

Key facts

Theory focuses on nearshore, benthic ecosystems common to tropical and subtropical regions worldwide (coral reefs, seagrasses, and mangroves) and emphasizes threats facing these ecosystems.

Practical aspects of the course include field methods and techniques, taxonomy and identification of common vertebrates, invertebrates, algae and marine plants, GIS and remote sensing of shallow water marine environments, scientific diving (through the American Academy of Underwater Sciences), and small boat handling (through the Department of the Interior’s Motorboat Operator Certification Course).

This Master of Professional Science Degree in Tropical Marine Ecosystem Management at University of Miami is excellent preparation for technical positions in marine conservation and management and marine ecosystem science at one of a number of state and federal agencies, institutions, and NGOs.

Highlights

The Master of Professional Science (MPS) degree prepares students for science careers in industry, government, and non-profit organizations, where employment demands are growing. MPS degrees were developed and implemented nationally in response to employer demands for well-rounded, highly trained employees with a breadth of knowledge and practical skills to address emerging environmental issues and improve the management of natural and cultural resources.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Tropical Marine Ecology

Research Diving

Boat Handling

Statistics for Environmental Management

Environmental Law

Field Techniques and Instrumentation in Tropical Marine Ecology

Marine GIS

Marine GIS Lab

Marine Population Biology & Modeling

Environmental Policy and the Environmental Impact Statement

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-04 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

31 SCH

31 - 32 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Marine Engineering Marine Science Ecology View 174 other Masters in Ecology in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online CollegeNet application

Transcripts from all institutions in which a degree(s) was awarded and a transcript evaluation (for non-U.S. academic institutions)

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores

Three letters of recommendation

TOEFL or IELTS scores (for international applicants)

Tuition Fee

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International

45540 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22770 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

45540 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22770 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

45540 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22770 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Miami

1508 - 2603 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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