Overview

We offer a Wildlife Ecology degree at The University of Maine. Furthermore, each candidate must have completed a program of study in a discipline ancillary to wildlife.

Key Features

Evaluation of the Ph.D. candidate with respect to the above objectives will include (1) a comprehensive examination testing the candidate’s breadth of general knowledge as well as his/her comprehensive knowledge in the fields of wildlife biology and management, and (2) a final oral defense of the research and research specialty.

The ancillary studies requirement may be met through the Course work, or via other opportunities for personal development agreed upon by the student’s graduate committee.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The credit hour requirement for doctoral students in Wildlife Ecology shall include a minimum of 50 credit hours, which may include a maximum of 30 credit hours from the Master’s program.

A minimum of 35 credit hours will be in course work, of which 20 hours must be in graduate level (500/600) courses. Thesis credits do not count toward course credit requirements.

At least six credits of thesis are required. PhD students are expected to be engaged in full-time work on their PhD program for a minimum of two full years; most programs last three to five years.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Ecology View 68 other PhDs in Ecology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 basis).

An undergraduate degree in wildlife ecology or biology or a closely-related discipline is generally required.

And applicants are encouraged to take the GRE exams.

Tuition Fee

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International

30528 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30528 USD per year during 36 months.
National

30528 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30528 USD per year during 36 months.
In-State

10026 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10026 USD per year during 36 months.

Most university funding provides a tuition waiver for 6-9 credit hours per semester.

Living costs for Orono

1216 - 1888 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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Available Scholarships

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