Overview

Key facts

The PhD in Environmental Science at Georgia Southern University is the only degree of its kind in the state of Georgia! Our environmental science doctoral degree qualifies graduates to meet the growing statewide and national demand for professionals trained in an interdisciplinary science, technology, education and mathematics field that focuses on environmental science and sustainability.
There is a growing public interest in the hazards facing the environment. With widespread population growth, industrialization and urban sprawl, the world is in need of more environmental scientists who use their knowledge and expertise to protect the environment and human health.

Programme Structure

Course include:

Integrative Environmental Science
Genes Organisms and Ecosystems
Biogeochemical Cycles
Applied Statistics
Spatial Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

78 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Environmental Sciences View 117 other PhDs in Environmental Sciences in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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Other requirements

General requirements

For potential admission to the College of Graduate Studies to pursue graduate work leading to the PhD in Environmental Science, the applicant:

Must have completed requirements for the bachelor’s or master’s degree in a college accredited by the proper regional accrediting associations.
Must complete the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) (scores must be sent to the College of Graduate Studies) with a combined verbal and quantitative score typically at 300 or above.
Must complete the TOEFL Exam with scores sent to the College of Graduate Studies (international students only).
Must submit a statement of research interests and career goals as pertains to pursuing a PhD in Environmental Science.
Must submit three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant’s academic or professional experience.
Typically, will have a minimum 2.8 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) for all undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) coursework.

Tuition Fee

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International

23049 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1182 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

22620 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1160 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

5538 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 284 USD per credit during 48 months.

Living costs for Statesboro

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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