1. University of South Florida
  2. Program
  3. Phd
  4. PhD in Biological oceanography

PhD in Biological oceanography

5 Years On Campus Phd Program

University of South Florida

Program Overview

Biological oceanography seeks to understand the life histories and population dynamics of marine organisms and how they interact with their environment over space and time. Scientists in the College of Marine Science study the full breadth of biological oceanography including microbiology, phytoplankton, zooplankton, benthos, coral reefs, fishes, and marine mammals. Our biological oceanographers utilize a variety of techniques including SCUBA, shipboard samplers, acoustics, molecular biology, and mathematical modeling to understand the oceans and their inhabitants. Scientists in our college also use the latest in remote sensing technology to study vast regions of the Earth's oceans, and have also developed new technology, such as genosensor capable for identifying and quantifying harmful algal blooms and related processes on unprecedented scales.

Program Key Stats

$20864 (Annual cost)



45 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Offical Transcripts, Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.25, Statement of Purpose, Three Letters of Recommendation, Resume or Curriculum Vitae, Writing Sample, Test scores: GRE, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL, PTE

Career Options

  • Career in Fisheries
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Oceanographer

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