PhD Natural Resources at University of Arizona

Programme overview

Earning a Ph.D. in Natural Resources will enable you to integrate information about science, management, policy, economics and planning to develop solutions to timely challenges related to natural resources. At the beginning of your studies, you will choose an emphasis in one of the following areas: Ecology, Management and Restoration of Rangelands; Natural Resources Studies; Watershed Management and Ecohydrology; Wildlife Conservation and Management; or Fisheries Conservation and Management. Ph.D.

Faculty: College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences | Duration: 6 years / 63 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

Renewable Natural Resources (1) - taken twice for 2 units total Dissertation (18)

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Entry requirements

Graduate College minimum (applies to all programmes; departments may add requirements): regionally accredited bachelor's degree or comparable international degree and a minimum 3.00 GPA for degree programmes on a 4.00 scale. The Graduate College does not require the GRE, though individual programmes may. Programme-specific requirements are listed in the Graduate Admissions Guide.

Domestic applicants: USD 15,500 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

International applicants: USD 35,800 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Non-Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

Spring semester begins January 13 and fall semester begins August 23 for undergraduate international students; for graduate students spring begins January 14 and fall August 25.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions

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