About the course
The NRESS Ph.D. Program draws on the university's strengths in environmental and earth sciences, life sciences, social sciences, and ethical and policy studies. Our Earth and Environmental Sciences Ph.D. students focus on problems dealing with the physical, chemical, and/or biological processes that affect earth and environmental systems. The graduate program in Natural Resources and Earth Systems Science (NRESS) is an interdepartmental program offering the Ph.D. degree for interdisciplinary work in areas related to the understanding and management of the environment in the broadest context. Areas of study include, but are not limited to, ecosystem science, biogeochemical cycling, geochemical systems, atmospheric science, environmental philosophy, forestry, geologic science, hydrology, marine science, oceanography, social science, environmental policy and ethics, environmental education, and multidisciplinary natural resources management
The Ph.D. in Earth and Environmental Sciences (EES) focuses on problems dealing with the physical, chemical, and/or biological processes that affect earth and environmental systems. Students receiving the Ph.D. degree in EES will typically have a bachelor's and/or master?s degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, geology, hydrology, or microbiology.
POTENTIAL CAREER AREAS - College or university faculty, Principal Investigator in government agencies
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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.
Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available
Intake |
Location |
Spring (January), 2024 |
Durham |
Fall (September), 2024 |
Durham |
Spring (January), 2025 |
Durham |
Spring (January), 2025 |
Durham |
Fall (September), 2025 |
Durham |
Spring (January), 2026 |
Durham |
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Entry requirements for University of New Hampshire
Official transcripts required.
TOEFL (Computer-based) - 213
TOEFL (Internet-based) - 80
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - 6.5
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6.5
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TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0
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