* Based on 2020-2021 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: 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 RSMAS 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 RSMAS student body and the strength of the written essay. Award winners will be informed by April 15, 2021.Merit-based Tuition Waivers
Option 1: Combined GPA/GRE Criteria
Option 2: GPA-only Criteria
If a merit-based tuition waiver is awarded, an applicant will be notified upon 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 RSMAS. 6-credit waivers are distributed equally across your first two semesters at RSMAS (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 Marine Ecosystems & Society (including the joint JD/MPS track): Professor Maria Estevanez (mestevanez@rsmas.miami.edu) or Dr. Jill Richardson (jrichardson@miami.edu), MES Department Director Ocean Sciences: Dr. Igor Kamenkovich (ikamenkovich@rsmas.miami.edu), RSMAS Faculty
The requirements for tracks within each department (i.e. Atmospheric Sciences (ATM), Marine Biology and Ecology (MBF), Marine Ecosystems and Society (MES), 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).
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 RSMAS to a relevant setting/project.
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 All international students are required to enroll in the University sponsored heath insurance program. This cannot be waived.