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Boreal Ecology (PhD) at Laurentian University

Laurentian University, Canada

Programme overview

Doctoral program on ecological relationships and conservation in the northern boreal biome, with fields of study in Stressed Aquatic Ecosystems, Sustainable Terrestrial Ecosystems, and Conservation and Restoration Ecology.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture  |  Department: School of Natural Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Students typically take two required graduate courses and prepare a thesis proposal in the first year, complete a Comprehensive Examination within 18 months of entry, and then a doctoral thesis guided by an Advisory Committee.

Career pathways

Careers in academia, research and development, federal and provincial ministries, conservation agencies, environmental consulting and resource-based industries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Master's degree or equivalent with a minimum grade of B+ (75%), transcripts, CV, a two-page statement of interest, three letters of recommendation and a confirmed supervisor.

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