British Columbia,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies in Prince George Canada | University of Northern British Columbia
University of Northern British Columbia
|
Prince George Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
7,797
(c. USD5,571.07)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Doctor of Philosophy in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies [PhD (NRES)] provides candidates with comprehensive training and deep expertise in one or multiple scientific fields concerning natural environments. This includes studying biological, chemical, and physical processes, as well as human factors like social, economic, political, and cultural interactions. The PhD (NRES) curriculum emphasizes connecting social, ethical, political, and cultural aspects with fundamental ecological and physical resource characteristics. Students build an interdisciplinary foundation to specialize in a focused discipline. Program graduates, equipped with specialized knowledge and awareness of cross-disciplinary approaches to environmental challenges, will be prepared to tackle diverse natural resource and environmental issues from multiple viewpoints.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students will normally be expected to hold a Master's degree from an accredited post-secondary institution. In exceptional cases, individuals with significant and relevant life experience may be admitted on probation. Normally, applicants must hold a cumulative GPA of 3.33 (B+) from the Baccalaureate and Master's degree, to be calculated over the last 30 credits of graded academic work.
English language requirement:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 90 or higher in the internet-based test, with not less than 20 in any of the Reading, Listening, Writing or Speaking components; or equivalent other TOEFL score.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic score of at least 6.5 overall, with not less than 6.0 in any of the four modules.
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment) or the CAEL CE : overall 70, with no subtest below 60.
MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery): 85 final score, with 3 in the speaking test.
PTE (Pearson Test of English - Academic): 65 overall score, with a score of not less than 60 in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Deadline: September intake: December 15, January intake: May 1, and May intake: December 15.
Tuition
CAD
7,797