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PhD Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at University of Connecticut

University of Connecticut, United States

Programme overview

The Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology prepares students for research and teaching careers in ecology and evolutionary biology, including research and leadership positions with non-profit organizations, private foundations, and state, local, or federal government agencies. Campus: Storrs Campus.

Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Storrs, CT, United States

What you will study

All students must also complete the 1-credit course EEB 5100 Preparing for a Career in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and at least one graduate level quantitative course of 3 or more credits. Beyond these course requirements, coursework is individualized to a student’s research and career interests and determined by the student’s Advisory Committee consistent with the minimum requirements specified by the Graduate School. Listed courses include Evolution; Population and Community Ecology; Preparing for a Career in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Fundamentals of Ecological Modeling; Modeling Ecological and Evolutionary Processes.

Career pathways

The Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology prepares students for research and teaching careers in ecology and evolutionary biology, including research and leadership positions with non-profit organizations, private foundations, and state, local, or federal government agencies. Beyond these course requirements, coursework is individualized to a student’s research and career interests and determined by the student’s Advisory Committee consistent with the minimum requirements specified by the Graduate School.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School (university-wide): bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution (or equivalent); cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for the degree, or equivalent GPA tests on recent coursework; international applicants meet equivalent standards with official transcripts; individual programmes set additional application requirements and a competitive record is needed.

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.

Graduate applications are submitted online to The Graduate School; the application fee is $75 (non-refundable, paid by credit card). Some programmes set earlier application deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://gradcatalog.uconn.edu/graduate/admission/

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