Doctoral Programs
Miami University offers 12 Doctoral degree programs, many offer competitive graduate assistantships with responsibilities such as teaching, research, administration, and residence life. Click on a field of study below in order to view the many programs we offer at Miami University. To understand abbreviations listed in the Supplementary Materials section, please look at the Key Table below.
| Program | Graduate Degree | Concentrations | Supplementary Materials | Proof of English (TOEFL/ IELTS) | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology* | MA, MS, PhD | N/A | CV, PS, 3 LoR | 100/ 6.5 | Fall: January 1 (priority) |
| Botany | MA, MS, PhD | N/A | CV, PS, 3 LoR | 100/ 6.5 | Fall: January 1 |
| Cellular, Molecular and Structural Biology | MS, PhD | N/A | CV, PS, 3 LoR, GRE (optional) | 80/ 6.5 | Fall: January 15 (priority) |
| Chemistry and Biochemistry* | MS, PhD | Analytical, Biochemistry, Biophysical, Chemistry Education, Inorganic, Organic, Physical | CV, PS, 2 LoR | 80/ 6.5 |
Fall: January 20 |
| Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Biology* | PhD | N/A | CV, PS, 3 LoR | 80/ 6.5 | Fall: January 1 (priority) |
| Educational Leadership | EdD | N/A | CV, PS, 2 LoR, EQ | 80/ 6.5 | Summer: February 28 |
| Educational Leadership | PhD | N/A | CV, PS, 2 LoR, WS | 80/ 6.5 | Fall: January 9 |
| English* | MA, PhD |
Composition & Rhetoric, Literature |
CV, PS, 3 LoR, WS | 80/ 6.5 | Fall: December 3 |
| Geology* | MA, MS, PhD | N/A | CV, PS, 3 LoR | 80/ 6.5 | Fall: January 10 (priority), June 30 (final) |
| Microbiology | MS, PhD | N/A | CV, PS, 3 LoR, GRE (optional) | 100/ 7.5 | Fall: January 15 |
| Psychology | PhD (MA is a required step) |
Brain/Cognitive/Developmental, |
CV, PS, 3 LoR | 80/ 6.5 |
Fall: December 1 (priority) |
| Social Gerontology | PhD | N/A | CV, PS, 3 LoR, GRE (optional) | 80/ 6.5 | Fall: January 15 |
Important Information
- We require all international applicants who studied in a non-English speaking country or institution to submit proof of English proficiency.
- Students applying for conditional admission must submit proof of English proficiency at the time of application.
- We accept unofficial copies of transcripts and test scores at the time of application and require official final copies before the start of the first term of study.
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| AD | Audition |
| CCS | Computer Code Sample |
| CV | Curriculum Vitae/ Resume |
| CW | Creative Work |
| DA | Department Application |
| EQ | Essay Question |
| GMAT | Graduate Management Admission Test |
| GRE | Graduate Records Exam |
| LoR | Letter of Recommendation |
| MAT | Millers Analogy Test |
| P | Portfolio |
| PS | Personal Statement |
| TL | Teaching License |
| VD | Video |
| WS | Writing Sample |
| * | Conditional Admission Option |
Priority—Funding Consideration
Final—Regular Consideration