Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Ecology, Evolutionary Biology and Behavior - Dual Major
24 monthsProgramme duration
Jan-2000Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
MDiv
Study Level
PHD
The interdepartmental dual major in ecology, evolutionary biology and behavior is administered by the College of Natural Science. The dual major is available only to those students who plan to complete a Ph.D. degree program that involves ecology, evolutionary biology and behavior and who have a graduate major at Michigan State University. The student does not have the option of completing a dual major in ecology, evolutionary biology and behavior alone. The educational objectives of the interdepartmental program are to: provide an opportunity for doctoral students to obtain a comprehensive and contemporary academic experience in the field of ecology, evolutionary biology and behavior; stimulate doctoral students with an interest in ecology, evolutionary biology and behavior to become sensitive to their professional obligations and responsibilities; develop an intellectual environment which will foster the growth of research and teaching in the area of ecology, evolutionary biology and behavior. Students who are enrolled in the dual major in Ecology, Evolutionary Biology and Behavior may elect an Interdepartmental Specialization in Cognitive Science.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
MDiv
Study Level
PHD
The interdepartmental dual major in ecology, evolutionary biology and behavior is administered by the College of Natural Science. The dual major is available only to those students who plan to complete a Ph.D. degree program that involves ecology, evolutionary biology and behavior and who have a graduate major at Michigan State University. The student does not have the option of completing a dual major in ecology, evolutionary biology and behavior alone. The educational objectives of the interdepartmental program are to: provide an opportunity for doctoral students to obtain a comprehensive and contemporary academic experience in the field of ecology, evolutionary biology and behavior; stimulate doctoral students with an interest in ecology, evolutionary biology and behavior to become sensitive to their professional obligations and responsibilities; develop an intellectual environment which will foster the growth of research and teaching in the area of ecology, evolutionary biology and behavior. Students who are enrolled in the dual major in Ecology, Evolutionary Biology and Behavior may elect an Interdepartmental Specialization in Cognitive Science.
Admission Requirements
80+
6.5+
Admission to a program leading to a doctoral degree requires completion of a level of education comparable to a four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree. Other English Language Requirements accepted: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum average score of 550, no sub score below 52 on Paper-based test (PBT); Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) minimum average score of 83, no sub score below 80; MSU English Language Test (MSUELT) Minimum average score of 80 to 84, no subscore below 80; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE A): Minimum Overall Score of 53; no sub score below 51 for reading, listening, and speaking; no writing sub score below 59.
2 Years
Jan-2000
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