PhD Integrative Conservation - Marine Science 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: Franklin College of Arts and Sciences | Duration: 30 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

30 credit hours total. Required courses include MARS 7380 Quantitative Methods in Marine Science; MARS 8010 Biological Oceanographic Processes; MARS 8020 Chemical Oceanography; MARS 8030 General Physical Oceanography; MARS 8130 Seminars in Marine Sciences.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Apply to the UGA Graduate School and include the following: Three 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 marine science (e.g. coursework in marine science, work experience, research experience, publications, presentations, REU participation, M.S. or senior thesis). A M.S. is not required for admission. 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. Supplemental ICON program essay Application deadline is December 1 for the following

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: 30 credit hours

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

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