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University of Southern California
Program in Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Los Angeles, CA
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University of Southern California / Program in Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography is located in Los Angeles, CA, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Marine biology and biological oceanography | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Marine and environmental biology |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 1 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
|
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Research paper |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Qualifying examination, dissertation defense |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
35
Applied
13
Accepted
10
Enrolled
Applying
85
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 1st | December 1st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | 3 letters of recommendation, personal statement, resume, minimum GPA of 3.0 | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | 3 letters of recommendation, personal statement, resume, minimum GPA of 3.0 |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 600 TOEFL IBT score: 100 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Traineership |
|---|
Student Body
10
Total Graduate Students
10%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 10% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 10% |
| White or Caucasian | 20% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 30% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 10% |
| Unknown | 10% |
Gender
Male (30%)
Female (70%)
Faculty
32
Total faculty
Full-time - 21
Part-time - 11
Male (22)
Female (10)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Microbial ecology, biogeochemistry, and geobiology; biodiversity and molecular ecology; integrative organismal biology; conservation biology; marine genomics |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
University Park Campus
Los Angeles, CA 90089
United States
Los Angeles, CA 90089
United States
Contact
Dr. David A. Caron
Professor of Biological Sciences/Director
Email: dcaron@usc.edu
Phone: 213-740-0203
Professor of Biological Sciences/Director
Email: dcaron@usc.edu
Phone: 213-740-0203
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