Program Overview

Doctor of Philosophy in Natural Resources (Doctoral)

Overview

Earning a Ph.D. in Natural Resources will enable you to integrate information about science, management, policy, economics and planning to develop solutions to timely challenges related to natural resources. At the beginning of your studies, you will choose an emphasis in one of the following areas: Ecology, Management and Restoration of Rangelands; Natural Resources Studies, Watershed Management and Ecology; or Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation and Management. Ph.D. students must complete a minor, as well as a dissertation. Candidates must have an M.S. to be admitted to the Ph.D. program. A Ph.D. minor in Natural Resources is also available.

Degrees Offered

• Ecology, Management and Restoration of Rangelands Emphasis
• Fisheries Conservation and Management Emphasis
• Natural Resources Studies Emphasis
• Wildlife Conservation and Management Emphasis
• Watershed Management and Ecohydrology Emphasis

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements for Master’s and Doctoral degree seeking:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education.
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language.
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics

Program-level

• Application Accept. Rate: 44.44%
• Avg. Time-to-degree: 5.6872 Years

Department-level

• Enrollment % Male: 34.38%
• Enrollment % Female: 65.63%
• Enrollment % International: 21.88%
• Enrollment % Under Rep. Minorities: 25%

All application, admission, and enrollment data are calculated in the fall of each academic year.

Average Time to Degree is a calculation showing the average time it took students in the program to complete their degree from the point of entry. This number is based on data from the previous 5 years.

Underrepresented Minorities (URM) includes domestic students of ethnic groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education: African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders.

Department / Academic Unit

College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sci

Degree

Doctor of Philosophy

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest

• Environment & Sustainability
• Biological & Biomedical Science
• Physical & Space Sciences
• Mathematics, Statistics & Data Science
• Agricultural Sciences

Minimum Credit Units

54 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.