The Miami Semester in Marine Science is a study-away opportunity at UM’s renowned and internationally recognized Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science (RSMAS) on Virginia Key. You can take a variety of courses in marine science, oceanography, geology and marine physics, while taking advantage of the world-class labs and research facilities UM has to offer. Opportunities are also available for spring break courses in Costa Rica or field research in the Bahamas.

RSMAS is a leader in community, regional, national and global research projects. Our close partnerships with the NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory and the Southeast Fisheries Science Center make RSMAS the ideal location for studying tropical, coastal and marine environments.