Gainesville,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Geography- Catastrophes, Conservation, and Conflict in Gainesville United States | University of Florida
University of Florida
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Gainesville United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,134
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
Catastrophic natural disasters, whether sudden or gradual, along with violent conflicts, impact countless individuals globally, frequently harming vulnerable ecosystems and protected regions. These emergencies carry profound political, financial, and societal consequences that may undo progress, deepen poverty and disparity, and heighten the likelihood of future crises.
The Geography Department provides both Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Science (MS) degrees, as well as a Doctoral (PhD) program. These involve coursework and the creation of a research thesis or dissertation. Graduate candidates collaborate with their faculty advisors to refine their academic pursuits within one of our specialized Focus Areas.
The Department of Geography delivers a wide range of degree choices and courses to equip students for varied careers in geospatial sciences. Engage with faculty and mentors who lead groundbreaking, internationally recognized research across seven key disciplines: Earth System Science, Medical Geography in Global Health, Places, Networks, and Flows, Geopolitics & The Global Economy, Catastrophes, Conservation, and Conflict, Sustainability & Global Environmental Change, and GeoSpatial Analysis and Techniques. Our graduate research spans diverse, interdisciplinary topics worldwide, including climate and land cover shifts, deforestation and territorial disputes, extreme weather phenomena, river rehabilitation, healthcare access, and emerging infectious diseases.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Have your official transcripts sent to the University Office of Admissions. International students need to have them in their native language and English and will also need to provide separate certification that their degree has been awarded native language and English. Only proof of a bachelor's degree is required for admission. However, PhD applicants should send transcripts of their master's degree coursework even if it is in progress so that we can evaluate the coursework you have completed. Admissions will require your completed Master's transcripts within your first semester here at UF. Applicants with a bachelor's degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours is required.
For applicants from countries where English is not the ofcial language, a minimum score on one of these English Language Skills tests, IELTS - 6.0,TOEFL IBT- 80, PBT- 550.
For applicants from countries where English is not the ofcial language, a minimum score on one of these English Language Skills tests, IELTS - 6.0,TOEFL IBT- 80, PBT- 550.
Tuition
USD
30,134