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Students enrolled in doctorate programs on a fulltime basis usually earn their PhD within three years. Depending on the students’ qualifications, they may be required to pass advanced competency exams or take prerequisite courses prior to admission. What is a PhD in Ecology? Scholars in this discipline are usually concerned with the balance of the world’s ecosystems and how humans inte… Read more

Students enrolled in doctorate programs on a fulltime basis usually earn their PhD within three years. Depending on the students’ qualifications, they may be required to pass advanced competency exams or take prerequisite courses prior to admission.

What is a PhD in Ecology? Scholars in this discipline are usually concerned with the balance of the world’s ecosystems and how humans interact with the natural environment, both historically and presently. These degrees are often accompanied by a heavy focus on biology and biodiversity, though some programs may emphasize environmental, meteorological, or genomic sciences instead. Among potential research tracks, conservation is often the most widely available area where students can work on solving real-world ecological problems and help sustain endangered plant and animal populations alongside urban developers.

Graduates with a PhD in Ecology are often highly skilled individuals who can expertly conduct ecological research. Other skills include the ability to identify threats to vulnerable wildlife as well as the capacity to carry out professional-grade ecological surveys. Students can use these skills to live sustainable lifestyles and enter exciting careers in biology and ecology.

PhDs are almost always research-based degrees, and thus even those pursuing the same degree may have a radically different experience and fee schedule. The bursar and admissions offices of prospective schools can often provide students with individualized quotes to assist with budgeting.

Ecological research and professorship are popular positions that may be available to those who hold this degree. When working outside of research, many students go on to careers such as field or wildlife biologists, foresters, environmental consultants, zoo managers or keepers, biological technicians, and wetland specialists. Opportunities are available publicly and privately, and many scientists can find employment with government agencies seeking to improve or implement sustainability around the world.

Completing a PhD in Ecology entails heavy field work for most students and thus many of the programs offering this degree require at least partial in-person attendance. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.

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PhD in Geoecology

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Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University
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Ph.D. in Ecology, Spirituality, and Religion

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Interdisciplinary scholars wishing to engage in a rigorous study of ecology and religion study with faculty renowned for their cutting edge approaches. Students will investiga ... +

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Interdisciplinary scholars wishing to engage in a rigorous study of ecology and religion study with faculty renowned for their cutting edge approaches. Students will investigate the role of worldviews, philosophies, and religions in understanding and responding to global challenges. Doctoral students in our program develop advanced research, writing, and inquiry skills to prepare them for roles in higher education and public sector leadership. -
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PhD in Forestry and Wildlife Management Sciences - Roth Gyula Doctoral School

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University of Sopron
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The Doctoral School has eight PhD programmes which encompass all the branches and interfaces of forestry and wildlife management sciences. Education and research at the Doctoral School are pursued in the basic and applied sciences, related to forests, wildlife, and nature. The knowledge and the degree gained at the Doctoral School are a good reference when applying for leading positions in higher education institutions, research institutes, forestry, wildlife management and conservation. -
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PhD by Research in Ecology via Distance Learning

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Selinus University of Science and Literature
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Academic research for this program must provide a comprehensive study of ecology and environmental science.

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PhD in Social Ecology

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Faculty of Humanities, Charles University
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At present, there is a consensus that just having a comprehensive understanding of the planet’s natural system does not suffice. It is necessary to understand the complex interactions between the socio-economic system and the vital planetary systems which provide society with the ecosystem and natural services. The Social Ecology doctoral program contributes to the development of the environmental approaches characteristic in their interdisciplinary nature. The goal of the program is the advancement of knowledge, which should contribute to the creation of a theoretical base from within the strategy of making economic, social, and cultural development sustainable, especially from an environmental perspective. Students can come up with their own ideas for topics for their Ph.D. thesis or may use topics provided by supervisors. The objective of the Ph.D. Social Ecology is to provide, as in the above-mentioned domains, the concept of sustainable development with the support of scientifically conducted research. An important aspect of the program is the interdisciplinary character of the stated research domains and the synergies among them. Although it is not the main goal of the course, we hope that the research outputs be an important source of scientifically valid information for objective, relevant and qualified decision-making on environmental aspects, of the economic and social development of the Czech Republic. -
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Ecology and Environmental Sciences

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Our Ph.D. program in Ecology and Environmental Sciences (EES) equips students with skills and training in the basic and applied sciences with the objectives of improving socie ... +

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Ph.D. in Marine Affairs

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University of Rhode Island College of the Environment and Life Sciences
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Ph.D. in Environmental Science

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The University's Environmental Sciences Ph.D. is a research-focused, multidisciplinary degree track with more than 35 participating faculty members from 14 departments across four institutions. The program encourages students to adapt to the course of study to their academic interests. Successful students will practice applied science that addresses real-world problems. -
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PhD in Ecology and Environmental Health

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University Fernando Pessoa
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The Doctoral Programme is related to the course’s teaching staff’s national and international research projects that have resulted in a considerable number of scientific artic ... +

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PhD in Ecology

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