PhD Programs
To earn a Doctor of Philosophy degree, all NREM graduate students must complete three sets of requirements:
- Iowa State University Graduate College requirements
- NREM Department requirements
- Graduate major requirements
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NREM Graduate Student Handbook Graduate College Handbook
Admissions Requirements
M.S. Degree: Biological Sciences, ecology or other related area
Minimum M.S. GPA: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
GRE: None
GMAT: None
TOEFL: See graduate college requirements (International Students Only)
Academic Records / Transcripts: Yes
Letters of Recommendation: Three (3)
Completed Coursework: coursework equivalent to an M.S. in biological sciences, including courses ecology, ichthyology, limnology, fisheries biology, and aquaculture.
PhD Degree Requirements
72 credits total | 36 credits of coursework | 30 credits of research
Coursework includes:
- Two (2) graduate courses in fisheries or related areas offered by the NREM Department. Graduate seminars do not meet this requirement.
Funding
There's the possibility of students receiving an assistantship (teaching or research) to help cover the costs of their program. Doctorate Degree students with an assistantship can expect to receive:
- A stipend starting at approximately $2,000
- Healthcare benefits
- Full tuition remission
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Interdepartmental Graduate Majors
Students may also select interdepartmental graduate majors in
- Biorenewable Resources Technology
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Environmental Science
- Genetics
- Plant Biology
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Toxicology
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