Master's Degree in Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (GRE Waived)

Check out our Open House recording from October 2023 here!

The Master of Professional Science (MPS) is an accelerated, graduate degree intended for students who want to generate innovative solutions to the marine, coastal, and climate-related issues (take same courses as PhD and MS students, but instead of research with a faculty member, students do research and projects in the field). Students enrolled in this program are exposed to a unique, multidisciplinary curriculum, including science theory, field and laboratory training, legal and regulatory knowledge, communication and media training, and the development of project management skills, designed to prepare them to address environmental challenges as future global leaders. GRE Waived For Spring and Fall!

https://mps.earth.miami.edu/index.html

Atmospheric Science (ATM) Tracks

Broadcast Meteorology

This track option prepares students for both on-camera and behind-the-scenes careers in broadcast meteorology, as well as the opportunity to develop the knowledge and training necessary to enter the broader field of science journalism.

https://mps.earth.miami.edu/degree-tracks/broadcast-meteorology/index.html

Climate and Society

This track focuses on the financial consequences resulting from natural and anthropogenic climate change, rising sea levels, and extreme weather events and how they pose important scientific and socio-economic challenges, both in terms of urban planning and managing the financial risks associated with these changes.

https://mps.earth.miami.edu/degree-tracks/climate-and-society/index.html

Weather Forecasting

This track includes graduate-level course work in the analysis and preparation of weather forecasts, the effective use of numerical models, satellite, Doppler radar, and upper-air data, and the application of this information to support a variety of specialized end-users, including agriculture, utilities, insurance, transportation, construction, and other weather-sensitive industries.

https://mps.earth.miami.edu/degree-tracks/weather-forecasting/index.html

Marine Biology & Ecology (MBE) Tracks

Aquaculture

The Professional Master's Program in Aquaculture focuses on the environmental, technological, social, economic, legal, and political aspects of sustainable aquaculture. The program covers all stages of planning and development, from the site and species selection to feasibility studies, resource evaluation, hatchery, and grow-out technology, and commercialization.

https://mps.earth.miami.edu/degree-tracks/aquaculture/index.html

Marine Mammal Science

Students in this degree track will be part of one of the select programs in the nation designed to prepare them for employment in marine mammal management (including associated ecosystems), population assessments, acoustics, and care.

https://mps.earth.miami.edu/degree-tracks/marine-mammal-science/index.html

Tropical Marine Ecosystem Management

The Master of Professional Science Degree in Tropical Marine Ecosystem Management provides students with advanced training in the theoretical aspects of tropical marine ecology, as well as the practical aspects needed to begin a career in this field.

https://mps.earth.miami.edu/degree-tracks/tropical-marine-ecosystem-management/index.html

Environmental Science and Policy (EVR) Tracks

Coastal Zone Management

The track in Coastal Zone Management will introduce participants to the legal and governance frameworks in this increasingly important discipline. Coursework will integrate topics such as coastal fisheries management, marine protected areas, port management, tourism development, environmental impact assessment, and oil exploration.

https://mps.earth.miami.edu/degree-tracks/coastal-zone-management/index.html

Exploration Science

Exploration Science is the applied practice and study of field research using a wide variety of methods, technologies, and approaches to drive question-based scientific endeavors. This field fosters scientific inquiry and the application of expedition skills within a context that acknowledges the cultural and ethical implications of exploration

https://mps.earth.miami.edu/degree-tracks/exploration-science/index.html

Fisheries Management and Conservation

The Fisheries Management and Conservation track is a unique, academic program that allows students to develop the professional skills required to be a fishery scientist with curriculum options in various relevant areas of interest, such as fishery management, fishery surveys, and quantitative fisheries.

https://mps.earth.miami.edu/degree-tracks/fisheries-management-and-conservation/index.html

Marine Conservation

The Professional Master Degree in Marine Conservation provides students with advanced training in both the theoretical aspects of marine science and conservation, as well as the practical aspects required to begin a career in this field. From sharks to sea turtles and debris-free oceans to outreach and education.

https://mps.earth.miami.edu/degree-tracks/marine-conservation/index.html

Ocean Sciences (OCE) Tracks

Applied Remote Sensing

The Applied Remote Sensing Track is tailored to the needs of students who seek to gain theoretical knowledge and practical, real-world experiences geared towards a successful career in the field of remote sensing in both public and private sectors.

https://mps.earth.miami.edu/degree-tracks/applied-remote-sensing/index.html

Natural Hazards and Catastrophes

The goal is to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to understand earth system natural hazards (atmospheric, oceanic, geological and hydrological) and the data analytics tools required to assess the associated risks (e.g. statistics, data management, programming, GIS, and remote sensing).

https://mps.earth.miami.edu/degree-tracks/natural-hazard-and-catastrophes/index.html

Joint Degree Tracks

JD/MPS

The University of Miami School of Law and the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science offer a joint degree program in law and environmental science and policy. Upon completion of this program, a student earns the Juris Doctor degree from the School of Law and a Master of Professional Science from the Rosenstiel School.

https://admissions.law.miami.edu/academics/joint-degrees/jd-mps-environmental-science-and-policy/

Recruiting

I also wanted to let you know where the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric & Earth Science will be recruiting this upcoming Fall (PhD, MS, and Master of Professional Science). If you would like to bring us in to chat with clubs/organizations/classes, zoom, or even a phone call, please reach out to Dr. Andrew Geniesse Elmore at agelmore@miami.edu

All virtual events from Fall:

Fall 2023 Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric & Earth Science Open House Recording:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mX0_cy5-Lj4

Atmospheric Science PhD Recruitment Virtual Information Session Registration (Dec. 4, 2023):

https://miami.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9XB1O_KBR1GZHT5XpKJ-5Q#/registration

1 on 1 virtual chat for Ph.D., MS, MPS (with current Ph.D. student, past MPS student, or myself):  https://graduate.earth.miami.edu/admissions/virtual-information-sessions/index.html

From humble beginnings in the 1940s, the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science has grown into one of the leading academic oceanographic, atmospheric, and environmental research institutions in the world.

The Rosenstiel School's main campus is located on Virginia Key, Fla. It forms part of a specially designated 65-acre marine research and education park that includes two NOAA laboratories, and a dedicated marine and science technology high school. The Rosenstiel School also operates a 78-acre advanced satellite reception and analysis center in southern Miami-Dade County.

Our Mission

Our mission is to deepen our collective knowledge of our planet through cutting-edge scientific research on the oceans, atmosphere, geology, biota, and the human dimension while training the next generation of scientists. We transfer the knowledge gained to our students, the national and international scientific community, and to policymakers and the public.

Virtual 1 on 1 Session or on-campus tour with students and staff