Kingston,
RI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Biological and Environmental Sciences - Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems in Kingston United States | University of Rhode Island
University of Rhode Island
|
Kingston United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,652
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
This cross-disciplinary program brings together faculty from various departments and provides five distinct specialization options, spanning from molecular biology to sustainable farming systems. The Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems (SAFS) graduate concentration adopts a holistic, multidisciplinary perspective on biological and environmental sciences as they relate to agriculture, aquaculture, fisheries, nutrition, and food safety. Our diverse faculty team, including experts from both natural and social sciences, employs wide-ranging methodologies to promote economically and environmentally sustainable practices in production, management, consumption, and utilization of plant and animal resources for building healthier communities.
Research focuses encompass animal science, aquaculture, aquatic pathology, ecological anthropology, ethnobiology, entomology, fisheries, nutrition and food sciences, plant sciences, resource economics and policy, and integrated food and agriculture systems. SAFS leverages the exceptional extension and outreach initiatives of the Rhode Island Agricultural Experiment Station, Rhode Island Sea Grant, and the Coastal Resources Center. We maintain strong partnerships with stakeholders (industry groups, government agencies at all levels, and NGOs), and consistently share our findings locally and internationally to support sustainable industry development.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission is quite competitive and applicants with GPAs below 3.0 are rarely admitted Applicants with a GPA between 2.0 and 3.0 may be considered if there is other evidence of exceptional promise included with the application Possible sources of evidence include relevant professional experience as evidenced by publications or letters of recommendation andor high GRE test scores 90th percentile or above
The percentage and number of admitted applicants varies over time depending on faculty commitments and funding available However over the last several years between 10-30 percent of applicants are admitted to the graduate program
An unofficial copy of your transcripts Official copies are required after admission Instructions for submitting the official transcript will be provided in the admission letter
At the beginning of your personal statement please list the names of one or more potential advisors in boldface type
Two reference letters Additional letters will be considered although only two are required
Consider submitting any additional materials that provide direct evidence of relevant experience or writing ability such as published papers research
TOEFL IBT -
An overall score of 80 or above 82 for teaching assistantship consideration AND
Minimum scores in the following areas -
Reading 19
Writing 18
Listening 17
Speaking 18 the suggested minimum speaking score for a teaching assistantship is 20.
If you are below the minimum in one area by two points or in two areas by one point but have an overall score of 80 or above the Dean will make a determination if you can be considered.
IELTS -
International English Language Testing System IELTS All scores must be sent directly to URI Required minimum score of 6.5 AND minimum scores in the following areas -
Reading 6.5
Writing 6.5
Listening 6.5
Speaking 6.5. The suggested minimum speaking score for a teaching assistantship is 7.
The minimum score on the Paper-based TOEFL is 550.
Pearson Test of English - Required minimum scores are Reading 53 Writing 59 Listening 47 and Speaking 47 - 62 for international teaching assistants.
The percentage and number of admitted applicants varies over time depending on faculty commitments and funding available However over the last several years between 10-30 percent of applicants are admitted to the graduate program
An unofficial copy of your transcripts Official copies are required after admission Instructions for submitting the official transcript will be provided in the admission letter
At the beginning of your personal statement please list the names of one or more potential advisors in boldface type
Two reference letters Additional letters will be considered although only two are required
Consider submitting any additional materials that provide direct evidence of relevant experience or writing ability such as published papers research
TOEFL IBT -
An overall score of 80 or above 82 for teaching assistantship consideration AND
Minimum scores in the following areas -
Reading 19
Writing 18
Listening 17
Speaking 18 the suggested minimum speaking score for a teaching assistantship is 20.
If you are below the minimum in one area by two points or in two areas by one point but have an overall score of 80 or above the Dean will make a determination if you can be considered.
IELTS -
International English Language Testing System IELTS All scores must be sent directly to URI Required minimum score of 6.5 AND minimum scores in the following areas -
Reading 6.5
Writing 6.5
Listening 6.5
Speaking 6.5. The suggested minimum speaking score for a teaching assistantship is 7.
The minimum score on the Paper-based TOEFL is 550.
Pearson Test of English - Required minimum scores are Reading 53 Writing 59 Listening 47 and Speaking 47 - 62 for international teaching assistants.
Tuition
USD
30,652