Overview

About the program

The PhD in Freshwater Sciences at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a dissertation-based program that prepares you for a rewarding career in academia, research or industry. In fact, all of of graduates from our PhD program have gone into a water-related job after graduation.

With a strong emphasis on research, doctoral students concentrate on complex interdisciplinary issues through a well-defined focus of study. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside some of the world’s leading freshwater scientists while advancing critical research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Water Statistics and Data Manipulation
Science Communication
Aquatic Ecosystem Dynamics
Quantitative Freshwater Analysis
Environmental Health of Freshwater Ecosystems
Aquatic Technologies
Economics, Policy and Management of Water

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

54 SCH

a minimum of 27 credits must be earned in residence at UWM

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milwaukee, United States

Disciplines

Public Policy Environmental Sciences View 116 other PhDs in Environmental Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

A degree in biology, chemistry, economics, geosciences, mathematics, physics, public policy or other appropriate natural science, social science or engineering discipline.
An undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 (4.0 basis).
Submission of scores on the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination.
Three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant’s scholarship, research achievements and potential.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20444 USD / year

≈ 20444 USD / year
Out-of-State

20444 USD / year

≈ 20444 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11372 USD / year

≈ 11372 USD / year

Living costs

Milwaukee

United States

1066 - 1767 USD / month

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

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