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Doctor of Philosophy in Geography at University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico, United States

Programme overview

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at UNM offers a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Geography through the New Mexico Doctoral Program in Geography, which is administered and delivered collaboratively by Geography faculty at the University of New Mexico and New Mexico State University (NMSU). This innovative program focuses on integrative human-environment dynamics and is designed to recruit and train the next generation of resource managers, policy thinkers,.

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences  |  Department: Geography & Environmental Studies  |  Duration: 66 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States

What you will study

The student must maintain an overall GPA of at least 3.0 in all coursework. Comprehensive Qualifying Examination: The comprehensive qualifying examination is taken after completion of coursework. The primary purpose of this written exam is to demonstrate broad competency in the three disciplinary subfields. Oral Research Examination: The oral research examination is completed after the comprehensive qualifying exam,...

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must have a master's degree in geography or a related field, with demonstrated professional research capacity as a fundamental expectation. GPA and GRE scores must be submitted but will not individually determine whether an applicant will be admitted. International students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in English through the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). All candidates must submit three letters of reference from academic referees and/or supervisors at workplaces in fields related to the applicant's planned field of study. A letter of intent that explains the applicant's interests and identifies a desired advisor at the home institution as well as a primary sponsor at the partner institution is also required. Application is made directly to the desired home institution. A joint committee of UNM and NMSU faculty reviews and approves admission to the...

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: 66 credit hours

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