Major: Integrative Biology-Marine Science and Oceanography

Charles E. Schmidt College of Science

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) 

Research Areas: Water Quality, Hydrology, Coastal Ecology, Biogeochemical Cycling, Endangered
and Invasive Species, Ocean Megafauna, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Algal Blooms, Urbanization,
Underwater Optical Imaging, Ocean Monitoring Systems, Bioinformatics, Aquatic Animal Health

Important information about applying to Graduate School:

  • Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts and/or Official Foreign Credential Evaluations must
    be received from each college or university attended. For more information on how to send
    transcripts, please visit our website: fredrimonta.com/graduate/apply
  • Supporting documentation: Supplemental documents should be uploaded as separate files as part of the online graduate application. NOTE: You will not be able to submit your application until all the supplemental materials are uploaded.
  • Conduct: A “yes” answer to either of the conduct questions on the online application will require a written explanation. Additional information may be requested when your application is under review. Applications will not be fully processed until all conduct issues are cleared.
  • Application status: Once your application has been submitted, you can check your application status online to ensure transcripts and test scores have been received.
  • Residency classification: Your residency classification automatically defaults to non-Florida. After you are admitted, the residency officer will request additional documents by email if needed.
 

Admission Requirements

Domestic Students

• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
• Graduate GPA of 3.0 (if applicable)
• Three letters of recommendation
• Statement of personal objectives in essay form

International Students

• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
• Graduate GPA of 3.0 (if applicable)
• Three letters of recommendation
• Statement of personal objectives in essay form
• A course-by-course evaluation of international transcripts with a GPA calculation is required; FAU will evaluate the transcripts or it must be done by a NACES member
• TOEFL score of 550 (PBT) or 79-80 (IBT); IELTS 6.0; Duolingo 110

GRADUATE PROGRAMS APPLY NOW REQUEST INFORMATION INVEST IN GRAD EDUCATION
 

Contact/Information

Ken You Morisseau, M.Ed
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Biological Sciences (SC 138)
Boca Raton Campus Map

(T) 561.297.4750
(E) kmorisseau2014@fredrimonta.com
(W)biology.fredrimonta.com/academics/graduate/integrative_biology

Application Deadlines

Domestic Students
Fall: December 11

International Students
Fall: December 11