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The Doctor of Philosophy program is tailored for individuals aiming for academic or research-focused careers in ecology and natural resource management, specializing in areas like wildlife, fisheries, rangelands, or human dimensions and policy. This curriculum prepares scholars across diverse aspects of wildlife biology, fisheries ecology, population dynamics, conservation science, and associated disciplines. Our focus lies in uncovering and sharing insights that advance biodiversity preservation, guide resource management decisions, and support the responsible utilization of natural assets.
You are an international graduate applicant if you:
are not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States (or applicant for permanent residency)
AND
you have not graduated from a Texas high school after three years in residence in Texas
AND
hold a bachelor’s or professional degree (or equivalent)
English proficiency can also be demonstrated by:
Minimum TOEFL i-BT score of 80 (in person or Home Edition) from a test date within two years (Texas A&M University does not accept the MyBest TOEFL score), or
Minimum TOEFL Essentials score of 8.5, or
Minimum IELTS Academic test score of 6.0 overall band (Texas A&M University does not accept the IELTS General test), or
GRE Verbal Reasoning score of at least 146 (subject to departmental approval), or
GMAT Verbal Score of at least 22 (subject to departmental approval), or
Acquiring alternative verification during the admission process from the Graduate and Professional School via a departmental request.