PhD Natural Resource Sciences at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Programme overview

The broad diversity of climate, habitat, hydrology, soils, and near-surface and subsurface geology across Nebraska provides a multitude of opportunities for field studies in each of these areas. Faculty also conduct research in other states and countries.

Department: Natural Resources | Duration: 90 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall and Spring (see deadlines) | Location: Lincoln, NE, United States

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Entry requirements

Graduate Studies requirements for all programmes: online application, unofficial transcripts (all college-level records for international applicants), and verification of English proficiency if the applicant's native language is not English. Programme-specific: Minimum English proficiency: Paper TOEFL 600, Internet TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5 Resume/CV Personal Statement: Statement of purpose. Research: Identify the program area you intend to pursue: Applied Climate and Spatial Science, Applied Ecology, Environmental Science, or Undecided. Faculty: Before applying, applicants must get a faculty member's confirmation that they are willing to serve as an advisor. Identify the faculty member who has agreed to be your advisor. A letter of support from your potential advisor will be required. Three recommendation letters Assistantships: If you would like to be considered for a teaching assistantship, provide evidence of past teaching or other relevant experience in the Experience, Awards, and Publications section on the application's Additional Information page. Deadlines: Applications are reviewed the first Friday in January.

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.

Intake: Fall and Spring (see deadlines)

Duration: 90 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://go.unl.edu/gradapp

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