About the course

The Ph.D. program provides a unique opportunity to develop integrative research within a strong college community of environmental analysts and to draw upon the expertise of scholars at Syracuse University. Entering students are required to complete the equivalent of the GPES master's core either from prior graduate study or coursework taken within the first year of residency. GPES maintains a strong academic orientation, facilitating student and faculty engagement of fundamental environmental challenges such as resource utilization and sustainability, the uses and limits of scientific prediction, risk and sustainability, the uses and limits of scientific prediction and risk analysis, and a holistic concern for the health of the environment. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

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	Syracuse
Fall (August), 2024	Syracuse
Spring (January), 2025	Syracuse
Fall (August), 2025	Syracuse
Spring (January), 2026	Syracuse

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

International applicants must provide complete translations into English of all transcripts required by the admissions application without any additions or deletions by the translators. Copy of the passport should be submitted with application materials.

　　Transcripts of an earned bachelor's degree from a recognized institution with an academic record showing at least a B average for junior and senior years of the baccalaureate program or for the master's program

　　Scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and for some degree programs, advanced test scores

　　Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to your academic or professional skills. This should NOT include personal friends and family

　　A resume or CV

　　A statement of educational and professional goals

　　TOEFL (paper-based)- 550, TOEFL (computer-based)- 213, TOEFL (internet-based)- 80 (with no individual component score < 17), IELTS- Total: 6.0 (with no less than 5 in Writing) There is a GPA (2.7) and GRE (10%) below which your application will not be reviewed unless a program or professor requests it. You should apply even with low scores if a prospective major professor is interested in your case in spite of your low scores. This happens most often with non-traditional students who had poor undergraduate backgrounds but impressive professional accomplishments. TOEFL: We cannot admit a student with a TOEFL below 80. Some students can be admitted with a lower TOEFL but they cannot matriculate until they achieve the minimum required score.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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