PhD in Forest Resources with specialized field in Athens United States | University of Georgia

University of Georgia | Athens United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 24,630
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

A 30-hour terminal program offering specialized expertise in Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences, Forest Biology & Management, Forest Business, Natural Resources Management & Sustainability, Parks, Recreation & Tourism, or Wildlife Ecology & Management.
Designed to develop leaders who can conserve and sustainably manage forests and natural resources, pioneer innovative resource restoration techniques, and apply practical forestry and environmental knowledge.

A PhD is typically necessary for research roles, specialist positions, and almost always mandatory for academic faculty appointments. This degree represents focused education in a specific discipline. The program mandates a dissertation plus at least 30 consecutive course hours, with 16 hours exclusively for graduate students. To fulfill residency requirements, students must complete two back-to-back semesters of full-time study on campus (equivalent to 30 consecutive course hours included in the study plan).


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Statement of Purpose (career goals)
Submit under the Statement of Purpose supporting document portal in the Graduate School application. This personal statement should express your reasons for seeking the degree, your interest in the field, and your expectations for the future. The statement should be typed in essay format with a title of Career Goals.

CV/Resume
A CV is a comprehensive document that elaborates on education, publications, and other achievements. Submit this under the Resume section of the application.

Official GRE/TOEFL scores (international applicants only)
GRE scores must be sent to Graduate Admissions directly by the responsible testing agency. You MUST list UGA (ETS code: 5813) as an actual score recipient.

International applicants whose native language is not English must also send TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores to Graduate Admissions directly from the testing agency.

Transcripts
Submit unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended. Official transcripts are not required during the review process and will only be required for applicants who are offered admission.

Three letters of recommendation

Supplemental essay
PhD Integrative Conservation & Forestry and Natural Resources applicants only must submit a Supplemental Essay. Please email the Office of Graduate Admissions if you have any questions regarding the online application.

Graduate GPA - 3.5

Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0

Tuition USD 24,630

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