STEM
ACSCertified Chemistry (B.S.)
University of Maine, United States
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STEM
University of Maine, United States
The PhD in Wildlife Ecology requires a minimum of 50 credit hours, up to 30 of which may come from a master's programme. Students are accepted by an individual faculty member who serves as advisor and only where funding is available.
Department: Wildlife, Fisheries and Conservation Biology | Duration: 3-5 years typical (minimum two full years of full-time doctoral work) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Orono, ME, United States
At least 35 hours are coursework, including 20 graduate-level hours, plus at least six thesis credits. Coursework covers Ecology and Organismal Biology, Natural Resource Management and Analytical Tools. Milestones are a research proposal, a comprehensive exam (five written parts and an oral), prospectus and progress seminars, and a dissertation defense before a committee of at least five.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale); successful applicants typically hold 3.4-4.0 with substantial practical experience and strong recommendation letters. An undergraduate degree in wildlife ecology, biology or a closely related field is generally required. GRE is encouraged but not required. Admission is competitive and depends on funding and acceptance by a faculty advisor.
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: 3-5 years typical (minimum two full years of full-time doctoral work)
STEM
University of Maine, United States
STEM
University of Maine, United States
STEM
University of Maine, United States
STEM
University of Maine, United States
STEM
University of Maine, United States
STEM
University of Maine, United States
STEM
University of Maine, United States
STEM
University of Maine, United States
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