The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Marine Ecosystems is a distance-learning doctorate in marine ecology. It studies how marine organisms interact with each other and the environment. The program also focuses on healthy marine ecosystems and their importance for society, including food and resources, natural defenses, and how oceans regulate climate.
Students complete an online distance-learning structure made up of 70% textbooks and 30% thesis. The degree requires 45 to 72 academic credits, including 30 academic credits for Marine Ecosystems Online and 18 academic credits for research methodology and a final project or thesis. Fees include the program of study, textbooks, study guide, evaluation and assessment, diploma, and transcript.
This doctorate is designed for adults and professionals. Admission is open for adults over 27 years of age, and a master’s degree or international equivalent with 5 years of study is required for admission.
Modules
- Marine Ecosystems Online
- Research methodology and final project or thesis
- 601MAE - Marine Life
- 602MAE - Water & Air Quality
- 603MAE - Marine Zoology
- 604MAE - Marine Ecosystems
- 605MAE - Watershed & Fisheries Management
- 606MAE - Coastal & Marine Ecosystems
- 607MAE - Marine Science
- 608MAE - Marine Biology
- 609MAE - Aquatic Toxicants
- 610MAE - Marine Ecology