Doctor of Philosophy in Integrative Biology - Marine Science and Oceanography

Completion of the Marine Science and Oceanography concentration provides students with a board understanding of oceanographic science along with the research and inquiry skills necessary to conduct research independently within their area of specialization. The IBMO curriculum provides both knowledge-based and laboratory- and field-based courses that promote the cross-disciplinary training that students need to face the complex challenges of 21st century science. IBMO faculty have expertise in diverse ocean ecosystems, including developed and undeveloped coastlines, large estuaries and both deep sea and coastal waters, and support development of the students research in areas of water quality, hydrology, coastal ecology, biogeochemical cycling, endangered and invasive species, ocean megafauna fisheries and aquaculture, harmful algal blooms, urbanization and underwater optical imaging and ocean monitoring systems.

The Marine Science and Oceanography concentration falls under the umbrella of the Integrative Biology major and students accepted to the concentration are subject to all Integrative Biology policies and regulations as well as additional regulations that are specific to the concentration.

Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 Graduate GPA of 3.0 (if applicable) GRE test score of 150 (verbal) and 150 (quantitative)* (*Temporarily waived thru Fall 2023) Three letters of recommendation Statement of personal objectives in essay form A course-by-course evaluation of international transcripts with a GPA calculation is required; FAU will evaluate the transcripts or it must be done by a NACES member TOEFL score of 550 (PBT) or 79-80 (IBT); IELTS 6.0