PhD Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at University of California, Santa Cruz

All curricular requirements are aimed at preparing students for timely and successful completion of a doctoral dissertation. The Ph.D. curriculum in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) includes six stages: 1) required coursework, 2) the comprehensive examination, 3) the qualifying examination, 4) two quarters of teaching experience, 5) submission of at least one paper for publication, 6) the research, writing, and defense of the dissertation.

Faculty: Physical and Biological Sciences Division  |  Department: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology  |  Duration: Normative time to degree is six years, though it is possible to complete the program in less time.  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Santa Cruz, CA, United States

What you will study

Required courses listed in the catalogue include Scientific Skills, Advanced Organismal Biology, Evolutionary Ecology, Foundations in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Data Science for Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Introductory Seminar in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.

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