Overview
Sustainability science seeks to meet the needs of society while sustaining the life support systems of the planet. The Earth System Science and Policy Ph.D. program at the University of North Dakota is multidisciplinary and practical in nature.
You'll have opportunities to become a high-level researcher with the ability to generate new theories and knowledge. In addition, you will gain research expertise to be able to critically evaluate and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
Careers
Earth system and policy research is a fast-growing field. It offers those with high-level graduate experience plenty of opportunity, especially considering today's environmental and sustainability issues, and evolving government regulations. This Ph.D. program offers the curriculum and research resources to prepare you for a successful career in:
- Private industry
- Government agencies
- Non-governmental organizations
- Academic professions
UND graduates can expect exciting opportunities to a wide range of professions, including:
- Earth system scientists
- Environmental and geospatial consultant
- Environmental project manager
- Governmental agency careers
- Non-governmental Organizations
- Chief environmental scientist
- Academic career
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Environmental Policy & Science
- The Biosphere
- Energy Issues and Earth Systems
- Ecosystem Services: Valuing Nature in a Market Society
- Earth Systems Processes and Vulnerability Analysis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Application Deadlines:
- Fall: August 1 (domestic) / May 1 (international)
- Spring: December 1 (domestic) / September 1 (international)
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Credits
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Disciplines
Earth Sciences Environmental Economics & Policy Environmental Sciences View 108 other PhDs in Environmental Economics & Policy in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Hold a Master’s degree from a recognized college or university.
- Have satisfactorily completed a minimum of college-level algebra plus 3 credits of college statistics or calculus, AND a minimum of 12 semester credit hours in natural or physical sciences, e.g., physics, chemistry, geosciences, biology or related sciences, AND 6 semester credits in social sciences, e.g., economics, geography, environmental studies, sociology, psychology, anthropology, archeology, political science or related fields.
- Have earned a minimum average GPA of 3.50 on a 4.00 scale on all graduate-level coursework.
Tuition Fee
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International
23925 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23925 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
17944 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17944 USD per year during 48 months. -
In-State
11962 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11962 USD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Grand Forks
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Scholarships Information
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