PhD in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation in Gainesville United States | University of Florida

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation prepares graduate students to undertake in-depth, innovative research in core ecological and social science disciplines (such as ecosystem dynamics, community interactions, landscape ecology, and human-wildlife relationships), often with practical applications to enhance ecological knowledge and wildlife conservation efforts.
The Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation provides diverse graduate programs tailored to equip students for careers in natural resource conservation amid global environmental changes. WEC faculty engage in teaching, research, and outreach across multiple specializations including: avian ecology, behavioral studies, community dynamics, conservation genetics, ecosystem stewardship, environmental education, habitat rehabilitation, herpetology, human-wildlife conflict resolution, invasive species management, landscape-scale ecology, marine mammal studies, plant ecology, population dynamics, rangeland ecology, tropical biodiversity preservation, urban wildlife adaptation, wetland ecosystems, wildlife health, and sustainable wildlife management practices.