Program Overview
The Ecology at Miami University of Ohio is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Ecology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 8
- Tuition: USD 28,631 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,533 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Oxford, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Ecology programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Formal Course Requirements\', \'Seminars\', \'Professional Workshop(s)/Seminar(s)\', \'Thesis\', \'Diagnostic Exams\', \'Other Requirements\', \'Students must earn 12 credit hours of formal coursework, including:\', \'one course in population/community ecology\', \'one course in ecosystem/global ecology\', "one graduate course in the student\'s home department, not including those used to satisfy requirements 1 or 2 above", \'one course in statistics or mathematical modeling\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Application Procedure
- For full consideration, applicants must have all materials (including those required by the Graduate School) submitted no later than 1 January of the year of entry.
- Applicants must identify at least one faculty associate who is willing to serve as the dissertation advisor. Therefore, it is essential that applicants contact directly potential faculty advisors well before 1 January. To help identify potential advisors, please see our list of EEEB Faculty Associates. For general advice regarding applications to Ph.D. programs in ecology and evolutionary biology, see A Primer on How to Apply to and Get Admitted to Graduate School in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (PDF) [W.P. Carson (1999) Bulletin of the Ecological Society of America 80:246-250].
- To apply to the EEEB program, you must complete the Application for Admission steps as outlined from the Miami University Graduate School\'s Admission page. In that application process, you will be asked to submit the following information or documents:
- A personal statement. This explains your plans for graduate school, including your current research interests and career goals. In addition, it should identify clearly one or more possible faculty advisors that would be appropriate for your research interests.
- A résumé or academic CV.
- Contact information for three references willing to submit letters of recommendation. (The Graduate School will contact these references and request electronic submission of letters of recommendation.)
- GRE scores are required and should be sent directly to Miami.
English Proficiency: IELTS 8 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 28,631 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,533 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 28,631 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,533 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 8
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Miami University of Ohio directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Miami University of Ohio
Miami University of Ohio
Oxford, United States
Miami University of Ohio is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
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