Athens,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Forestry and Natural Resources - Water and Soil Science 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
25,186
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 in conserving and sustainably managing forests and natural resources, advancing methods for restoring and optimizing Earth's ecosystems, and applying forestry and environmental science principles.
A PhD is typically necessary for research roles, specialist positions, and almost always mandatory for academic faculty appointments. This degree represents focused education within a specific discipline. The program mandates a dissertation plus at least 30 consecutive course hours, with 16+ hours in graduate-exclusive classes. Residency requirements include two full-time semesters (or equivalent) on campus, completing a minimum of 30 consecutive course hours.
Soil and water systems are fundamental to all land and environmental management. The interplay between soils and vegetation regulates water/carbon cycles, nutrient distribution, and watershed characteristics. Our graduate research explores critical soil and hydrology topics including carbon storage, landscape influences on soil properties, management impacts on water quality, BMP effectiveness, soil-plant relationships, and soil-based waste treatment solutions.
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
This is a departmental requirement. Please include the email addresses of three recommenders. This will prompt the recommenders to submit letters of recommendation for your application.
Supplemental essay
PhD Integrative Conservation & Forestry and Natural Resources applicants only must submit a Supplemental Essay.
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
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
This is a departmental requirement. Please include the email addresses of three recommenders. This will prompt the recommenders to submit letters of recommendation for your application.
Supplemental essay
PhD Integrative Conservation & Forestry and Natural Resources applicants only must submit a Supplemental Essay.
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
25,186