PhD Integrative Conservation - Ecology at University of Georgia

Programme overview

Contemporary conservation is faced with the complex challenges of a changing climate, increasing resource needs, fragmented ownership of land, and disparate values, making it critical that we train students to analyze and negotiate the inevitable trade-offs that must occur to achieve sustainable conservation outcomes.

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; ICON 8001 Principles of Integrative Conservation I.

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. Other graduates pursue successful non-academic careers with government agencies, industry, and NGOs.

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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. Unofficial transcript (3.0 minimum GPA) Although there are no formal course requirements for admission, 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 participation, MS or senior thesis). A MS is not required for admission (but is encouraged). International students: For students whose primary language is not English, proof of English proficiency is required. Students need to submit official university documents according to the UGA Graduate School requirements. Students will also have to show certificate of finances upon acceptance to the program. Application deadline is December 1 for the following fall. Supplemental ICON program e

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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