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Students will be enrolled in approximately 4 classes each semester for a total of 12 credits per semester (Fall & Spring). This will fulfill the 24-credit coursework requirement. Additional program details can be found here: MPS requirements.
Coursework will followed by comprehensive exams and the internship (2-6 credits). Additional program details can be found here: MPS requirements
* Based on 2021-2022 Rosenstiel Graduate tuition rates, which are subject to change.
We currently offer a 3-credit or 6-credit merit-based tuition waiver through two different types of criteria: For more scholarship information and opportunities, please head to the Financing Your Education page In an effort to support the University's diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, the Master of Professional Science program at the Rosenstiel School now offers 4 Rosenstiel Opportunity Scholarships. This scholarship provides high-achieving students from historically underserved or underrepresented populations to earn a master’s degree from the Rosenstiel School at no cost or significantly reduced tuition cost (student fees still apply). Each scholarship consists of 24 credits and allows recipients to earn an additional 6 credits (maximum) through the MPS program’s merit-based waiver. Completion of 30-credits total is required for master’s degree at UM; therefore, scholarship recipients are eligible to complete the MPS program at no or significantly reduced tuition cost: scholarship + waiver (the latter if eligible). Applications are due by March 15th, 2021 to be considered for these 2021/2022 awards. Applications will be reviewed by faculty members within the Rosenstiel School Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee representing all of the school departments. The review criteria will emphasize the applicant’s potential contribution to create a diverse and inclusive Rosenstiel School student body and the strength of the written essay. Award winners will be informed by April 15, 2021.Option 1: Combined GPA/GRE Criteria
Option 2: GPA-only Criteria
Please note that a portion of these waivers are sponsored through philanthropic missions and students may be matched with the best suited award. If a merit-based tuition waiver is awarded, an applicant will be notified upon acceptance and, depending of the source of the award, there may be certain requirements for acceptance. Those eligible to receive merit-based tuition waivers are not required to not apply, accept or reject the waiver; waivers are applied upon course registration. 3-credit waivers are applied to a student's first year at Rosenstiel School. 6-credit waivers are distributed equally across your first two semesters at Rosenstiel School (Fall & Spring semesters). Students who submit GRE scores will be awarded the higher of the two options. Students who do not submit GRE scores are only eligible for option 2.Rosenstiel Opportunity Award
In order of preference, you may indicate your top-2 tracks of interest on your online application, . Please contact the the MPS Office or the following Academic Advisors for track selection guidance: Atmospheric Sciences: Dr. Brian Soden (bsoden@rsmas.miami.edu), MPS Associate Dean Marine Biology & Ecology: Dr. Evan D'Alessandro (edalessandro@rsmas.miami.edu) MPS Director Environmental Science and Policy (including the joint JD/MPS track): Professor Maria Estevanez (mestevanez@rsmas.miami.edu) or Dr. Jill Richardson (jrichardson@miami.edu), EVR Department Director Ocean Sciences: Dr. Igor Kamenkovich (ikamenkovich@rsmas.miami.edu), Rosenstiel School Faculty
The requirements for tracks within each department (i.e. Atmospheric Sciences (ATM), Marine Biology and Ecology (MBF), Environmental Science and Policy (EVR), Ocean Sciences (OCE), are listed here: MPS requirements. As long as you have successfully completed the relevant pre-requisites, you are eligible for that track (i.e. regardless of your major).
Not Accepting Applications for Spring 2022 Spring enrollment is available for the following tracks: Applied Remote Sensing, Broadcast Meteorology, Coastal Zone Management, Fisheries Management and Conservation, JD/MPS, Marine Conservation, Aquaculture, Natural Hazards and Catastrophes, Climate and Society, and Weather Forecasting. The deadline for spring applications was November 15th. The application process starts here: Apply
For starters, a Master of Science (MS) degree typically requires a 2-3 year time commitment, whereas the Master of Professional Science (MPS) degree is designed to be completed in 12-18 months. In addition, the MS is based on an independent research project, or thesis, while the MPS is skill and internship based. The primary focus of each track is to provide students with industry-relevant, multidisciplinary skills that are necessary to acquire and perform well in various employment settings. So, although students may not necessarily conduct independent research, they will be exposed to research and develop their analytic and communications skills. The internship experience is a contributory one, in that our students provide substantial logistical, developmental, management, research, and/or regulatory knowledge and feedback to the host organization. So, it is literally, a “real-world” experience and an opportunity to apply the theory and knowledge gained in residence at Rosenstiel School to a relevant setting/project.
Most of our students become marine/atmospheric resource managers, policy consultants, program coordinators, educational/outreach directors and more. Several of our graduates work with government agencies, NGOs, and environmental consulting groups. Employment rate post-graduation is approximately 92%. Some students are employed by the internship hosting organizations after the termination of their internships, and the potential for this is something we consider heavily in the identification of and commitment to specific internships. Our students have interned and been employed with (list is not exhaustive): the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Royal Caribbean (Environmental Department), Everglades National Park, NOAA, National Marine Fisheries Service, the Billfish Foundation, PBS&J, Biscayne National Park, SeaGrant, the Army Corps of Engineers, the New England Aquarium, Mote Marine Laboratory, and the Department of Environmental Resource Management. To check out our Alumni Careers Page, please click here.
Closed on July 1st at 11:59PM (U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents) Closed on June 1st (International Applicants)
International applicants whose native language is not English must submit the official results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A minimum score of 550 (paper-based test), 80 (iBT), or 6.5 for the IELTS is required for admission. Please use institution code 2919 (no department code). This institution code is for the TOEFL only; please note that the GRE institution code is different (see above). Applicants may download a copy of TOEFL test scores directly from the ETS website and email that to mps@earth.miami.edu. Scores download from the ETS website are self-reported and therefore considered "unofficial." The exception to the TOEFL/IELTS requirement applies to international students earning a degree, or who has completed a substantial amount of coursework, at a North American University.
If you are accepted to the Rosenstiel School, we will prepare your I-20 and send it to you by express mail. However, you must first provide us with the financial/bank approval form. When you receive the I-20, you must verify that all the information on the I-20 is correct, and then take it the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate to apply for your F-1 visa. If you are required to obtain an F-1 or J-1 visa, please contact your U.S. Embassy or Consulate and inquire about how to apply for an exchange visitor visa. Contact information for and information on visa application procedures at U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide is available through the U.S. State Department. To apply for an F-1 visa, you must provide the U.S. Embassy or Consulate your Form I-20, your passport, statement of funds, and other documents, as required by the U.S. Embassy or Consulate. To apply for a J-1 visa, you must provide the U.S. Embassy or Consulate with your Form DS-2019, passport, statement of funds, and other documents, as required by the U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Click here for more information regarding international admissions.
Domestic students can waive the University sponsored insurance via the United Healthcare Student Resources (UHCSR) Waiver Portal. You or your designee will need your student ID (C#), date of birth, and health insurance ID card in order to submit a waiver request. You will receive a waiver approval or denial (if we are unable to confirm insurance coverage) from waiverstatus@uhcsr.com within 5 business days of waiver submission. Students with limited out of area coverage or otherwise inadequate coverage are urged to carefully review their options before waiving the university sponsored insurance plan. Deadlines to waive the insurance are July 15th for the Fall semester, January 7th for the Spring semester, and May 25th for the Summer semester. Please note that health insurance waivers must be renewed every Fall semester. For more information, refer to Student Health Services.
International Students: A Statement of Financial Responsibility form, bank/sponsorship letter (issued within the past 6 months), passport, and I-9 travel log (if applicable) is not required for review purposes. If accepted to the MPS program, international applicants must submit a color copy of his/her passport, current visa (if available), and I-94 travel record (if applicable) https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home. This is required for processing or updating student Visas. Therefore, on the application, please type in your name as it appears on your passport.