Greensboro,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Geography - Earth Science and Natural Resource Management in Greensboro United States | University of North Carolina at Greensboro
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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Greensboro United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,505
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
30 months
The Geography PhD program empowers students to expand their understanding of geographic theories and research techniques across multiple dimensions. Doctoral candidates select a specialization from three key concentrations: Urban Development and Infrastructure Planning, Earth Systems and Sustainable Resource Management, or Geospatial Data Science.
The program concludes with either a conventional dissertation or a series of three research articles suitable for academic publication.
This discipline encompasses faculty expertise in climate studies, tree-ring analysis, water systems, landform evolution, soil science, and environmental evaluation. Practical field experiences serve as essential complements to classroom learning.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Minimum requirements to be considered for admission to the PhD in geography include 36 hours of graduate work in geography or an allied discipline acceptable scores on the GRE Exam three strong letters of recommendation and a personal statement that summarizes your background and interests in pursuing an advanced degree in geography We also encourage you to submit a writing sample ie publication research paper written for class report relevant to your professional activities that demonstrates your writing ability
Tips on Writing your Personal Statement When you write your personal statement please explain your professional goals and research interests and identify one or two faculty members or potential advisor with whom you seem to share common interests for pursuing your research and professional goals
In addition to the application materials required by the Graduate School applicants must submit a 250-500 word personal statement
IBT TOEFL 79 TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition score report also accepted same score and paper based - 550.
IELTS 6.5 IELTS Indicator also accepted same band score.
Duolingo English Test DET - 110.
ELS - 112 score report.
Kaplan International Higher Intermediate Level.
Tips on Writing your Personal Statement When you write your personal statement please explain your professional goals and research interests and identify one or two faculty members or potential advisor with whom you seem to share common interests for pursuing your research and professional goals
In addition to the application materials required by the Graduate School applicants must submit a 250-500 word personal statement
IBT TOEFL 79 TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition score report also accepted same score and paper based - 550.
IELTS 6.5 IELTS Indicator also accepted same band score.
Duolingo English Test DET - 110.
ELS - 112 score report.
Kaplan International Higher Intermediate Level.
Tuition
USD
19,505