Minneapolis,
MN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Conservation Sciences in Minneapolis United States | University of Minnesota Twin Cities
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
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Minneapolis United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,580
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Conservation Sciences (CS) program offers a dual-focused, interdisciplinary curriculum with two key aims. First, it equips students with advanced biological science education focused on preserving global plant life, animal species, and ecosystems. Second, it examines the social, political, and economic dimensions crucial for identifying and resolving conservation challenges. Participants can choose among three specialized paths: Conservation Science, Fisheries and Aquatic Biology, or Wildlife Ecology and Management. Additionally, learners have the option to combine legal studies with conservation sciences through a dual-degree law program. This program's ultimate mission is to empower students to create scientifically rigorous, environmentally viable solutions that can be effectively applied within real-world social and political frameworks.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program is 3.50.
Other requirements to be completed before admission: A BS/BA degree in biology or a closely related field is preferred. Applicants with a baccalaureate degree in another field are accepted, but these individuals may be required to take selected courses in biology. In general, PhD applicants holding a baccalaureate degree are first expected to complete a master's degree.
English Language Proficiency Requirements: TOEFL iBT – Total Score: 79; Writing Subscore: 21; Reading Subscore: 19; IELTS Academic – Total Score: 6.5; Writing Subscore: 6.5; Reading Subscore: 6.5; Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE Academic) – Total Score: 59; Writing Subscore: 59; Reading Subscore: 59; Cambridge Assessment English (CAE) C1 Advanced – Total Score: 180; Writing Subscore: 180; Reading Subscore: 180.
Application deadline is January 1
Tuition
USD
29,580