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Overview
Program Mission
The Aquatic Resources and Integrative Biology program from Texas State University emphasizes original research (including basic and applied) to provide depth and breadth of knowledge in aquatic resources and related disciplines, from the watershed and ecosystem scale down to the population, organismal and microbial scale. Students are engaged in a collaborative research environment among students, faculty, natural resource agencies, nonprofit organizations, and public and private interests. The curriculum stresses active roles for students in intellectual exchange with faculty and peers and in the critique of published research. The program prepares students to identify and solve complex problems relevant to the sustainable use of aquatic resources and ecosystems.
Career Options
The program facilitates the entry of its students into the professional community of scholars and natural resource practitioners in a manner emphasizing the completion, presentation, and publication of original, creative research. Among graduating doctoral students, approximately 60% go to academia, 15% to federal/state agencies, 15% to the public sector, and 10% to the private sector.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Seminar in Aquatic Resources
- Research (Taken three times)
- Statistics and Experimental Design
- Collaborative Research
Natural History and Conservation of Large Mammals
- Evolutionary Ecology
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 78
Credits
61 SCH
91 hours (for applicants with bachelor's degree only)
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Biology Hydrology & Water Management Biochemistry View 103 other PhDs in Biochemistry in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3.25
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 78
Other requirements
General requirements
- baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university
- master's degree in biology, chemistry, engineering, geology, or a related natural science field from a regionally accredited university
- a copy of an official transcript from each institution where course credit was granted
- minimum 3.25 GPA in all completed graduate course work
Tuition Fee
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International
46665 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 765 USD per credit -
National
46665 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 765 USD per credit -
In-State
21777 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 357 USD per credit
Living costs for San Marcos
921 - 1707 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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