Madison,
WI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Environmental Chemistry and Technology - Environmental Engineering and Science in Madison United States | University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Wisconsin-Madison
|
Madison United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
25,578
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Environmental engineering and science focuses on preserving and managing vital resources like water, air, and soil, while addressing waste streams that affect them. This evolving discipline now includes sustainability science, renewable energy solutions, and biotechnological applications for environmental protection.
The UW-Madison environmental engineering and science program is globally renowned for its expertise in wastewater and water treatment, microbial ecology, pollutant detection, and modeling microbial processes. Faculty members specialize in biological environmental engineering, water chemistry, air quality, as well as cutting-edge fields like bioinformatics and bioenergy. Our research spans both natural ecosystems and engineered systems, employing laboratory studies, field techniques, molecular biology, pilot-scale treatments, chemical analysis, and computational modeling to advance sustainable water solutions and cleaner air.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants seeking admission should have a background in the fundamental areas of general, organic, physical, and analytical chemistry. In addition, applicants should have some background in applied sciences which can be fulfilled with a minimum of 6 credits in natural sciences such as botany, zoology, bacteriology, earth science, material science, biochemistry, or engineering. Applicants who have not met these requirements must do so prior to the completion of the master's degree.
A minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 on the equivalent of the last 60 semester hours (approximately two years of work) or a master's degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required. Applicants from an international institution must demonstrate strong academic achievement comparable to a 3.00 for an undergraduate or master's degree.
Minimum TOEFL requirement- 92 internet (iBT), 580 paper-based test (PBT)
Minimum IELTS requirement- 7.0
Minimum IELTS Indicator requirement: 7.0
A minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 on the equivalent of the last 60 semester hours (approximately two years of work) or a master's degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required. Applicants from an international institution must demonstrate strong academic achievement comparable to a 3.00 for an undergraduate or master's degree.
Minimum TOEFL requirement- 92 internet (iBT), 580 paper-based test (PBT)
Minimum IELTS requirement- 7.0
Minimum IELTS Indicator requirement: 7.0
Tuition
USD
25,578