PhD Natural Resources at University of Missouri-Columbia

Programme overview

The PhD degree in natural resources is designed to prepare students for academic careers in research and teaching or other advanced scientific or professional careers. PhD candidates conduct original research under the supervision of a faculty adviser or advisers and with the participation of a doctoral committee. Students are expected to engage in coursework to prepare for careers in research, industry or academia.

Faculty: College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources | Department: Natural Resources | Duration: 15 credit hours | Location: Columbia, MO, United States

What you will study

A maximum of 30 hours of post baccalaureate graduate credit from an accredited university can be transferred toward the PhD degree program, subject to committee approval. The program must include a minimum of 15 hours of 8000 level course work, exclusive of problems, readings and research.

Career pathways

The PhD degree in natural resources is designed to prepare students for academic careers in research and teaching or other advanced scientific or professional careers. Students are expected to engage in coursework to prepare for careers in research, industry or academia.

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Application information

Entry requirements

M.S. degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline or B.S. degree with adequate background from an accredited institution Graduate Record Exam score (GRE) is not required if an applicant demonstrates in-depth knowledge in his/her corresponding field Minimum TOEFL scores: iBT 80; paper-based: 550 Applicants will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Particular attention is given to the type and quality of professional experience since completion of the undergraduate degree. We strongly recommend each applicant secure potential adviser(s) first before formal application.

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.

Graduate programmes apply through the Graduate School online application for admission, which requires a qualifying bachelor degree and at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework; School of Law, School of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and Occupational Therapy Doctorate have their own application processes.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.missouri.edu/admissions/

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