PhD Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Programme overview

The PhD programme is recognized internationally for its breadth and depth in the study of ecology and evolution, covering the origins of species, evolution of diversity at molecular and organismal levels, and the ecological context of evolution. Completing a dissertation under a major advisor is the primary goal over an anticipated five-year programme.

Faculty: College of Literature, Science, and the Arts | Department: Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | Duration: 5 years anticipated | Intake: Fall; deadline December 1 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

First-year courses and seminars while developing a research problem; a second-year Preliminary Examination (written proposal, seminar and oral exam); advancement to candidacy by winter of year two or fall of year three; two terms of teaching; dissertation and defense.

Career pathways

Academic and research careers with competence in teaching and quantitative methods.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (PhD, EEB MS and Frontiers MS share one application): apply through the Rackham Graduate School by December 1 for the following Fall term. Materials: online application, academic statement of purpose naming faculty of interest, personal statement, three letters of recommendation, transcript upload, application fee, and official TOEFL, MELAB or IELTS scores (institution code 1839) for non-native English speakers (Rackham minimum iBT TOEFL 84; EEB sets no higher cut-off). GRE is not used (nor MCAT/GMAT). Training in chemistry, mathematics, physics and basic biology is recommended; students are not admitted without a faculty advisor willing to mentor them.

Requirements published at program group level.

Intake: Fall; deadline December 1

Duration: 5 years anticipated

Apply through the official page: https://rackham.umich.edu/admissions/applying/

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