PhD Ecology at University of Georgia

Programme overview

Ecology PhD students are trained to become independent scholars with the research skills and depth of disciplinary knowledge in ecology to lead their own research programs. PhD-Ecology students work with faculty mentors to design a course of study that provides rigorous theoretical and methodological training while addressing fundamental questions in basic and/or applied ecology.

Faculty: Odum School of Ecology | Duration: 34 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

34 credit hours total. Required courses include ECOL 8000 Topics in Modern Ecology; ECOL 9000 (6 hours) Doctoral Research; ECOL 9300 (3 hours) Doctoral Dissertation; ECOL 8100 Evolutionary Ecology.

Career pathways

Many of our graduates have gone on to academic careers as research and teaching faculty at top-ranked universities and liberal arts colleges.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Apply to the UGA Graduate School and include the following: --3 Letters of recommendation. --CV --Statement of Purpose (emphasizing career goals, objectives, and research plans); at the end of the statement include the names of up to 3 potential faculty who share your interests and could serve as your major advisor. A portion of this statement should read like a research proposal (conveying your knowledge of the discipline and your research aims); it should not be a more traditional personal statement. --Unofficial transcript (3.0 minimum gpa). --There are no formal course requirements for admission, but your previous coursework and training should reflect preparation for advanced study in ecology (e.g. coursework in ecology, work experience, research experience, publications, presentations, REU, MS or senior thesis). --An MS is not required for admission. --The GRE is not required and will not be considered. Application deadline is December 1 for the following Fall. International applicants: --For students whose primary language is not English, proof of English proficiency is requir

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: 34 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uga.edu/

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