About the Undergraduate Marine and Atmospheric Science Department, University of Miami

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Marine Science has been part of the academic curriculum at the University of Miami since 1949, when the Marine Laboratory, now known as the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science (RSMAS), initiated a program of studies leading to the Master of Science degree. Today, RSMAS is one of the largest oceanographic institutes in the country. In 1977, the College of Arts and Sciences and RSMAS cooperated to establish an undergraduate Marine & Atmospheric Science Program. The Program enrolls students from more than 40 states and 10 countries.

The curriculum is designed to take full advantage of the University's coastal location, with ready access to a variety of marine environments twelve months of the year. Students are introduced to the general complexities of the marine environment through lectures, laboratories and field trips. The majority of the undergraduate marine science courses are taught by members of our graduate faculty from RSMAS. Undergraduate students are encouraged to work with the faculty in their laboratories, and are able to earn course credit by conducting independent research under the supervision of leading scientists in their field.

Entrance Requirements

It is recommended that a student's high school curriculum include at least three years of English and mathematics, and one year each of biology, chemistry and physics. Freshman applicants must have a SAT score of 1250, be in the top 25% of their graduating class, and have a minimum grade point average of 3.2. Transfer applicants must have earned at least twelve (12) academic credits, and have a minimum grade point average of 3.0.

For additional Information:

Marine and Atmospheric Science Program
University of Miami
1301 Memorial Drive
182 Cox Science Building
Coral Gables, FL 33124-0411

Telephone: (305) 284-2180
FAX: (305) 284-4911
E-mail: marsci@miami.edu
Web: msc.cox.miami.edu or
http://rsmas.miami.edu