Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, PhD at Tulane University

Programme overview

The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) offers a Doctor of Philosophy degree. The curriculum is designed to encourage maximum student choice and independence while maintaining a close student-advisor relationship. Students are encouraged to adopt a broad, integrative view of science and biological research.

Faculty: School of Science and Engineering | Duration: 48 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: New Orleans, LA, United States

What you will study

Students pursuing the Doctor of Philosophy degree must earn a minimum of 48 credit hours of coursework in their degree and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. Courses receiving less than B- will contribute no credit toward the PhD degree requirements. See Recommended Plan of Study below.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Dissertation Research Following admission to candidacy, dissertation research hours are required (1 hour per term, including summers) on a continuous basis until the dissertation committee certifies the student to graduate or until the department residency limit for PhD students is exhausted. Students are responsible for reviewing university, school, and program requirements, along with prerequisites and the sequencing of courses in coordination with their program advisor.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 48 credit hours

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