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434 PhD programmes in Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences in United States

Environmental Law
The Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) in Environmental Law offered by Pace University's Elisabeth Haub School of Law is a graduate research degree intended to prepare legal scholars to research, publish and teach in the field of environmental law, whether in the United States or elsewhere in the world.

Biological Sciences
This Biological Sciences (BIOL) PhD programme at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is designed to offer a broad, multidisciplinary modern education in the life sciences coupled with the development of in-depth expertise and research training within a specialized area.

Geography and Environmental Systems
The Geography and Environmental Systems course at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) focuses on learning about and researching environmental systems, including water resources and earth-surface processes, ecosystem science, and atmospheric processes. The programme involves interdisciplinary collaborative work of local, regional, and international scope.

Marine, Estuarine and Environmental Sciences
The goal of the Marine, Estuarine and Environmental Sciences course at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is to train students with career interests in some aspect of environmental science involving terrestrial, freshwater, marine, or estuarine systems and leads to both the Ph.D. and M.S. degrees.
Plant, Environmental Management and Soil Sciences
Plant, Environmental Management and Soil Sciences from Louisiana State University faculty of the school is engaged in both applied and basic research. Most agronomy and environmental management faculty members have joint appointments between LSU and the LSU Agricultural Center.
Geological Sciences
The Geological Sciences program from the University at Buffalo focuses on advancing our understanding of earth and applying that knowledge to problems of societal importance.
Plant, Soil, and Environmental Sciences
The Doctor of Philosophy with a major in plant, soil and environmental sciences and concentrations in crop sciences, horticulture, plant breeding, plant molecular genetics, and weed science is offered under a multi-departmental doctoral program. The Plant, Soil, and Environmental Sciences program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Pharmacology and Toxicology
The Pharmacology and Toxicology PhD program at Medical College of Wisconsin emphasizes research in mechanistic studies of drug actions/signaling molecules and is home to the Drug Discovery Center, which focuses on the translation of new discoveries into therapies that can be used to improve human health.
Atmospheric Sciences
The Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences at University of Houston offers a wide range of courses leading to the Degree of PhD in Atmospheric Sciences.
Atmospheric Science
The department offers an Atmospheric Science Ph.D. program at Colorado State University for students who want to obtain the highest academic degree available in the field of atmospheric science.
Natural Resources
Earning a Ph.D. in Natural Resources at The University of Arizona will enable you to integrate information about science, management, policy, economics and planning to develop solutions to timely challenges related to natural resources.
Pharmacology and Toxicology
The Pharmacology and Toxicology program is offered by The University of Arizona. The College of Pharmacy offers a graduate program leading to a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Pharmacology and Toxicology.
Environmental Health - Environmental Health, Occupational Ergonomics and Safety
The Ph.D. in Environmental Health - Environmental Health, Occupational Ergonomics and Safety from Colorado State University is based on a multidisciplinary group of faculty and courses aimed at enhancing the workplace in terms of safety, process and product quality, and the quality of work life.
Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability - Environment and Society
The Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability - Environment and Society program of the Northern Arizona University will prepare you to pursue research and educational opportunities that advance knowledge in social theory and environmental policy related to sustainability.
Geophysics and Geophysical Engineering
You’re driven by a fundamental curiosity about processes on Earth and other planets. You want to solve problems related to the subsurface, resources and natural phenomena. The Geophysics and Geophysical Engineering programme at Colorado School of Mines will let you do just that.
Biological Sciences - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
The Biological Sciences - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology degree from Kent State University provides opportunities to study in areas such as animal behavior, entomology, limnology, microbial ecology, ornithology, systems ecology, systematic and evolutionary biology, environmental physiology, vertebrate ecology and population and community ecology.
Hydrologic Science and Engineering
As we all know, water is essential to life. This core truth drives the research and academics performed each day in the Hydrologic Science and Engineering programme from Colorado School of Mines.
Geochemistry
The Geochemistry programme at Colorado School of Mines prepares graduates to take the next step in their careers with an interdisciplinary structure and two subprograms.
Ecology – Human Environment Interactions
The Ecology – Human Environment Interactions program from Colorado State University offers outstanding opportunities for graduate studies ecology, including social-environmental systems.
Political Science - Environmental Politics and Policy
The Political Science - Environmental Politics and Policy program from Colorado State University offers a unique combination of specialized instruction in environmental politics and policy from our experienced faculty.