PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Natural Resources 48 months PHD Programme By University of Idaho |TopUniversities

PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Natural Resources

Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

GeographyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Geography

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

Online

Securing sustainable natural systems for generations to come From forest-fire research, to conservation program leadership, to wildlife management, to policy analysis, the options are vast for professionals with doctoral-level knowledge and research skills in natural resource sciences. In this program, you will study advanced principles for managing and ultimately protecting our land, water, minerals, forests, fish and wildlife. You will gain valuable research experiences, with opportunities to engage in projects currently underway at our 15 research units. Our world-class facilities include a remote wilderness research station and one of the largest DNA and genetics laboratories devoted to the study of wild plants and animals. As a Ph.D. student, you will customize your plan of study to fit your personal background, research interests and career goals. The program requires the completion of a dissertation. With this degree, you could become a/an: University professor Researcher Program director for a conservation or wildlife management group Policy director Research lead or director with an environmental consulting firm Manager of sustainable development for an engineering group Lobbyist or advisor for government conservation agencies Environmental/ecological consultant Ecologist

Programme overview

Main Subject

Geography

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

Online

Securing sustainable natural systems for generations to come From forest-fire research, to conservation program leadership, to wildlife management, to policy analysis, the options are vast for professionals with doctoral-level knowledge and research skills in natural resource sciences. In this program, you will study advanced principles for managing and ultimately protecting our land, water, minerals, forests, fish and wildlife. You will gain valuable research experiences, with opportunities to engage in projects currently underway at our 15 research units. Our world-class facilities include a remote wilderness research station and one of the largest DNA and genetics laboratories devoted to the study of wild plants and animals. As a Ph.D. student, you will customize your plan of study to fit your personal background, research interests and career goals. The program requires the completion of a dissertation. With this degree, you could become a/an: University professor Researcher Program director for a conservation or wildlife management group Policy director Research lead or director with an environmental consulting firm Manager of sustainable development for an engineering group Lobbyist or advisor for government conservation agencies Environmental/ecological consultant Ecologist

Admission Requirements

6.5+
Graduate school applicants must possess the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree, with a minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Other English Language Requirements accepted: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) minimum score of 525 on the paper test; Completion of the University of Idaho American Language and Culture Program (ALCP); SAT critical reading minimum score of 500; Completion from Lewis-Clark State College Institute of Intensive English Bridge Program; Pearson (PTE) Academic score of 48; ELS Language Centers, pass of Level 112; Cambridge CAE (Certificate of Advanced English), pass; Cambridge CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English), pass; Cambridge International "O" Levels, pass; MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) score of 74.

4 Years
Jan-2000

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