Dartmouth,
MA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Marine Science and Technology in Dartmouth United States | University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
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Dartmouth United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
22,406
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The PhD program in Marine Science and Technology at the School for Marine Sciences & Technology (SMAST) prioritizes research and education that addresses pressing societal challenges through an interdisciplinary approach. This doctoral program combines observational studies, computational modeling, laboratory experiments, and theoretical frameworks across ocean sciences, marine technology, and policy development.
Candidates engage in both independent study and team-based research, collaborating with SMAST faculty and partners from other prestigious institutions on innovative projects. Research concentrations encompass diverse fields such as:
Biogeochemical processes
Coastal ecosystem management and rehabilitation
Advanced computational simulations
Fisheries research and management
Sustainable marine energy solutions
Physical oceanography studies
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Candidates must submit the required application materials, university requirements and program-specific requirements, for consideration.
Completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree with a GPA of 3.00 or higher.
Completion of an undergraduate major in one of the basic scientific disciplines or engineering, or strong multidisciplinary training.
Completion of at least six semesters of coursework in the natural sciences, generally to include biology, chemistry, and/or physics.
Preparation in mathematics at least through integral calculus is strongly encouraged.
Requirements
GRE is optional.
3 letters of recommendation. Applicants will be required to provide the recommenders name and email address so we can contact the recommender for the letter of recommendation.
Transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended (regardless of whether a credential is earned or not). Unofficial transcripts are accepted for admissions application review, once enrolled a final official transcript is required. International students applying with an transcript evaluation, please submit that document with your unofficial transcripts. International applicants for Data Science must submit semester-by-semester transcripts as well as consolidated transcripts.
Many programs have specific recommendations/requirements, please see the additional program-specific requirements for more information.
International students: official TOEFL iBT, IELTS, Pearson PTE or Duolingo (if accepted by program) score. Unofficial scores are accepted for admissions application review, once enrolled official scores are required and must be sent by the testing agency (copies/scans not accepted). This is required of any applicant who did not earn a bachelor's degree or higher degree from an accredited academic institution in the U.S. or accepted English-speaking country, see exemptions for more details. We require an overall/total minimum score of 72 on the TOEFL iBT or BAND 6.0 on the IELTS or a 52 on the Pearsons PTE Academic .
All official documents are required for enrollment, please have documents (ie. test scores) sent prior to the expiration.
Completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree with a GPA of 3.00 or higher.
Completion of an undergraduate major in one of the basic scientific disciplines or engineering, or strong multidisciplinary training.
Completion of at least six semesters of coursework in the natural sciences, generally to include biology, chemistry, and/or physics.
Preparation in mathematics at least through integral calculus is strongly encouraged.
Requirements
GRE is optional.
3 letters of recommendation. Applicants will be required to provide the recommenders name and email address so we can contact the recommender for the letter of recommendation.
Transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended (regardless of whether a credential is earned or not). Unofficial transcripts are accepted for admissions application review, once enrolled a final official transcript is required. International students applying with an transcript evaluation, please submit that document with your unofficial transcripts. International applicants for Data Science must submit semester-by-semester transcripts as well as consolidated transcripts.
Many programs have specific recommendations/requirements, please see the additional program-specific requirements for more information.
International students: official TOEFL iBT, IELTS, Pearson PTE or Duolingo (if accepted by program) score. Unofficial scores are accepted for admissions application review, once enrolled official scores are required and must be sent by the testing agency (copies/scans not accepted). This is required of any applicant who did not earn a bachelor's degree or higher degree from an accredited academic institution in the U.S. or accepted English-speaking country, see exemptions for more details. We require an overall/total minimum score of 72 on the TOEFL iBT or BAND 6.0 on the IELTS or a 52 on the Pearsons PTE Academic .
All official documents are required for enrollment, please have documents (ie. test scores) sent prior to the expiration.
Tuition
USD
22,406