Overview

Ecology and Evolutionary Biology graduates at the University of Texas El Paso will leave having conducted meaningful and diverse research in UTEP's local field labs, such as the Indio Mountains Research Station, and global field labs that extend as far as the rainforests of Africa and the Arctic tundra.

Career Opportunities

Alumni help meet the demand for more trained professionals in ecology and evolutionary biology who can fill jobs as science researchers, educators, and in government positions at agencies such as the National Park Service, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Biochemist
Biomedical researcher
Conservationist
Environmental educator
Fish and game warden
Geneticist
Landscape ecologist
Plant pathologist
Biology professor
Toxicologist
Wildlife refuge manager
Zoologist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Toxicology
Cell Physiology
Biodiversity
Biogeography
Biosystematics
Molecular Pathogenesis
Environmental Law and Policy
Digital Image Processing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

El Paso, United States

Disciplines

Biology Ecology Genetics View 71 other PhDs in Genetics in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the United States or proof of equivalent education in a foreign institution
Three letters of recommendation indicating endorsement of the applicant for doctoral study
Statement of purpose
Applicants from countries where English is not the first language are required to demonstrate English proficiency.

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

7642 USD / year

≈ 7642 USD / year
Out-of-State

7642 USD / year

≈ 7642 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

3727 USD / year

≈ 3727 USD / year

Living costs

El Paso

United States

888 - 1646 USD / month

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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