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PhD Environmental Science, Policy and Management at University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Berkeley, United States

Programme overview

The Environmental Science, Policy, and Management (ESPM) Graduate Program provides a wealth of opportunities for students interested in careers in academia, government, and non-governmental agencies worldwide. Our faculty are internationally recognized, and ESPM is the campus hub for connections to other renowned Berkeley programs in the environment such as the Energy and Resources Group, Agricultural and Resource Economics, the Goldman School of Public Policy, Integrative Biology, Berkeley Natural History Museums, and Berkeley Law.

Faculty: Graduate Division  |  Department: Environmental Science, Policy, and Management  |  Duration: 6 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Berkeley, CA, United States

What you will study

Doctoral Degree Requirements Curriculum One 3-unit methods course (Advisor approved) One breadth course (Head Graduate Advisor approved) Six units of Area of Specialization courses Course List Code Title Units Courses Required Program of study decided by the Guiding Committee with the student per research interests requires four components: Area of Specialization (6 units) Research Methods (3 units) Experiential Breadth ESPM 201 Courses: ESPM 201A Research Approaches in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management [3] ESPM 201C Environmental Forum [1]

Career pathways

Graduates enter career areas including Business, Environment, Law & Public Policy, Nonprofit, Science & Research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for admission to the graduate program must hold a bachelor's degree from a university or college with curricula and standards equivalent to those of the University of California. The completed undergraduate program should normally be in a field relevant to the disciplinary emphasis chosen. Applicants without this background may be admitted with the understanding that their coursework must compensate for deficiencies in their preparation. We suggest that prospective applicants consult with faculty or the Graduate Student Services Office for advice and course recommendations. Prospective graduate students are encouraged to contact a potential PhD mentor directly prior to the application deadline. If possible, prospective graduate students should plan to visit the campus, department, and graduate program. It is critical that all applicants identify on their application faculty whose research and work overlap with their strengths and interests. Without this information, the admission committee will not be able to evaluate your application properly. Applicants are strongly

Duration: 6 years

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

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