Overview
The PhD in Environmental Life Sciences at Arizona State University is an integrative graduate degree program that provides doctorate-level training in several fields focused on the interactions between organisms (e.g., plant, microbe, humans and other animals) and the environment (locally and globally).
Career Opportunities
Environmental life scientists address ecological and environmental questions in social-ecological-technological systems, thus students often have a social science or related component in their dissertation.
Graduates are prepared for a range of careers related to global environmental change, conservation and resource management, and sustainable industries among others.
Career examples include:
- climate change analyst
- consultant
- environmental compliance inspector
- environmental engineer
- environmental safety and health coordinator
- insect ecologist and exhibits specialist
- oceans and climate manager
- professor
- public health scientist
- research director
- scientist
Programme Structure
This unique program integrates training across many fields of study. Dissertations may include any of the following, plus related fields:- biology (ecology, physiology, evolution)
- biochemistry and chemistry
- conservation science
- environmental engineering
- geosciences
- mathematics and statistics
- social sciences
- spatial sciences
- sustainability
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Biology Sustainable Development Environmental Sciences View 310 other PhDs in Biology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- 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
- Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in a related discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- academic record form
- personal statement
- curriculum vitae or resume
- three letters of recommendation
- proof of English proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
26964 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1605 USD per credit during 60 months. -
National
24729 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1472 USD per credit during 60 months. -
In-State
15069 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 897 USD per credit during 60 months.
Living costs for Tempe
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Scholarships Information
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