Overview

The graduate program in evolution, ecology and behavior is an interdisciplinary program that brings faculty and students with research and teaching interests in these fields, into a single graduate program creating a coordinated and focused approach to graduate education.

Features

The Evolution, Ecology and Behavior program from University at Buffalo, is designed to train researchers, educators, managers and regulators in the study of evolution, ecology, and behavior.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physical Anthropology Topics

Ethology Practicum

Bioinformatics

Advanced Ecology

Evolutionary Genetics

Geographical Information Systems

Conservation Biogeography

Macroevolution

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fairfax, United States

Disciplines

Biology Ecology Genetics View 358 other PhDs in Biology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible for graduate study at UB, we expect:

A bachelor's degree, or the equivalent, from an accredited/government recognized college or university. Most such degrees will be four or more years in length; UB recognizes some three-year degrees, but not all.
A B-grade (GPA of 3.0) or higher from your bachelor's degree (or equivalent) courses. Grade point averages from non-U.S. universities will be evaluated by UB's Office of International Admissions.
Appropriate standardized test scores (GRE, GMAT, LSAT, etc.).
Letters of recommendation.

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

14558 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1011 USD per credit during 60 months.
National

14558 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1011 USD per credit during 60 months.
In-State

6782 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 471 USD per credit during 60 months.

Living costs for Fairfax

1330 - 2300 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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