PhD Wildlife Ecology
Admissions Process
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
PhD Degree Requirements
72 credits total | 36 credits of coursework | 30 credits of research
Coursework includes:
- In addition to the requirements for a MS Degree, PhD students should complete another 3 credit hours in courses offered by the NREM department
- Graduate students are strongly encouraged to develop competency in plant ecology. Federal employment as a wildlife biologist and professional certification by The Wildlife Society both require 9 credit hours in plant sciences at either the undergraduate or graduate level. We also strongly encourage students to take at least 1 course in the area of natural resource policy, administration, or human dimensions.
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 $2,252
- 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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