Miami University Doctoral Programs

Doctoral Degree Programs
Program	Graduate Degree	Concentrations	Supplementary Materials (see key below)	Proof of English (TOEFL/ IELTS)	Start Term: Application Deadline
Biology*	M.A., M.S., Ph.D.	N/A	CV, PS, 3 LoR	100/6.5	Fall: Jan. 1 (priority)
Botany	M.A., M.S., Ph.D.	N/A	CV, PS, 3 LoR	100/6.5	Fall: Jan. 1
Cellular, Molecular, and Structural Biology	M.S., Ph.D.	N/A	CV, PS, 3 LoR, GRE (optional)	80/6.5	Fall: Jan. 15 (priority)
Chemistry and Biochemistry*	M.S., Ph.D.	Analytical, Biochemistry, Biophysical, Chemistry Education, Inorganic, Organic, Physical	CV, PS, 2 LoR	80/6.5	Fall: Jan. 20 Spring: Oct. 20
Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology*	Ph.D.	N/A	CV, PS, 3 LoR	80/6.5	Fall: Jan. 1 (priority)
Educational Leadership	Ed.D.	N/A	CV, PS, 2 LoR, EQ	80/6.5	Summer: Apr. 2
Educational Leadership	Ph.D.	N/A	CV, PS, 2 LoR, WS	80/6.5	Fall: Jan. 9
English*	M.A., Ph.D.	Composition and Rhetoric, Literature	CV, PS, 3 LoR, WS	80/6.5	Fall: Dec. 3
Geology*	M.A., M.S., Ph.D.	N/A	CV, PS, 3 LoR	80/6.5	Fall: Jan. 10 (priority), June 30 (final)
Microbiology	M.S., Ph.D.	N/A	CV, PS, 3 LoR, GRE (optional)	100/7.5	Fall: Jan. 15
Psychology	Ph.D. (M.A. is a required step)	Brain/Cognitive/Developmental, Clinical, Social	CV, PS, 3 LoR	80/6.5	Fall: Dec. 1 (priority)
Social Gerontology	PhD	N/A	CV, PS, 3 LoR, GRE (optional)	80/6.5	Fall: Jan. 15

*Denotes conditional admission option

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.

Supplementary Materials Key

Supplementary Materials Key
Abbreviation	Meaning
AD	Audition
ATCAS	Athletic Training Centralized Application System
CASPA	Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants
CCS	Computer Code Sample
CSDCAS	Centralized Application Service for Communication Science and Disorders Programs
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
NursingCAS	Nursing Centralized Application Service
P	Portfolio
PACAS App	Physician's Assistant Centralized Application Service
PS	Personal Statement
TL	Teaching License
TS	Test Scores
V	Video
WS	Writing Sample

Priority - Funding Consideration

Final - Regular Consideration

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