Overview

Within ecology, biodiversity and evolution, areas of focus consist of plant-insect interaction, ecology of invasive species, forest ecology and evolutionary biology, including evolutionary ecology, evolution of animal behavior and evolutionary-developmental biology.

Features

Requiring five years of research and coursework, including a public seminar, written thesis and oral thesis defense, the program couples coursework with original research and teaching opportunities.

When conducting their original research, students can leverage state-of-the-art facilities and techniques. Our Biological Sciences - Biology, Ecology and Evolution PhD students at University of Denver also have the chance to teach in undergraduate lab environments.

Programme Structure

Research

Requiring five years of research and coursework, including a public seminar, written thesis and oral thesis defense, the program couples coursework with original research and teaching opportunities.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-18 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-05 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Denver, United States

Disciplines

Biology Ecology View 66 other PhDs in Ecology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

We require a scanned copy of your transcripts from every college or university you have attended. Scanned copies must be clearly legible and sized to print on standard 8½-by-11-inch paper.

Transcripts that do not show degrees awarded must also be accompanied by a scanned copy of the diploma or degree certificate.

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Letters of Recommendation

Required Essays and Statements

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

30924 USD / year

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Out-of-State

30924 USD / year

≈ 30924 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

30924 USD / year

≈ 30924 USD / year

Living costs

Denver

United States

1310 - 2220 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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Scholarships Information

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