Marine Biology Ph.D.
Minimum Requirements for Marine Biology Ph.D.: 18 thesis credits
Students must earn a B- grade or better in the M.S. lecture-based core courses of the degree program before being eligible to complete the qualifying exam required for this program.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the graduate general university requirements. | ||
| Ph.D. Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the Ph.D. degree requirements. | 18 | |
| As part of the Ph.D. requirements, complete the following: | ||
| Thesis (18 credits) | ||
| Marine Biology Program Requirements | ||
| Complete coursework at least equivalent to that required for the M.S. degree. | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
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Admission Requirements
Complete the following admission requirements:
- Submit GRE scores
- Resume
- 3 Letters of Reference
- Statement of Purpose
- Official Transcripts
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes are measurable statements that describe knowledge or skills achieved by students upon completion of the program.
Students graduating from this program will be able to:
- Be competent scientists, and adequately prepared to succeed in the job market in their chosen field
- Be prepared to teach marine sciences at the community college or lower division undergraduate level
- Be prepared to enter a Ph.D.program
- Have excellent oral and written communication skills
- Have mastery of the core knowledge of marine science, and be an expert in the subject area of their thesis
- Be capable of accomplishing rigorous scientific research
- Be satisfied with the quality of their educational and research experiences
