Ecological Sciences (Ph.D.): Fees & Entry Requirements at Old Dominion University, USA

Ecological Sciences (Ph.D.)

USA

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What will I learn?

Old Dominion University offers a Doctor of Philosophy degree in ecological sciences that provides advanced training in ecological, evolutionary and integrative biology. The program has notable strengths in a broad range of biological subdisciplines, including ecosystem studies, experimental ecology, population biology, conservation biology, systematics, evolutionary biology, biomechanics, and comparative and functional morphology. Program faculty conduct studies in a variety of terrestrial, freshwater, and marine environments on several continents, and their research focuses on a broad spectrum of taxa, including, but not limited to, vascular plants, polychaetes, mollusks, crustaceans, insects, fishes, amphibians, and reptiles.

Which department am I in?

College of Sciences

Study options

Full Time (6 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$21,796.83 (18,39,085) per year
Dominion House Deluxe Single 11,027 (Annual Cost)
Application deadline

01/02/2027

Start date

May 2027

Venue

Old Dominion University - Norfolk Campus

5115 Hampton Boulevard,

NORFOLK,

Virginia,

23529, South, United States

Full Time (6 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$21,796.83 (18,39,085) per year
Dominion House Deluxe Single 11,027 (Annual Cost)
Start date

August 2027

Venue

Old Dominion University - Norfolk Campus

5115 Hampton Boulevard,

NORFOLK,

Virginia,

23529, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

A bachelor's degree in biology or a related field from an accredited college or university Transcripts for all college-level courses Three letters of recommendation, including one from the applicants major advisor.An essay describing the area of biology of interest for graduate study, professional goals and motivation for graduate study in biology. Written acknowledgment from a Department of Biological Sciences faculty member agreeing to serve as the student's major advisor, if the student is accepted. The applicant does not submit anything to ODU Admissions Office about the advisor---the Faculty member will notify the Graduate Program Director of their willingness to be your advisorApplication form and application fee. Submission of application materials Submit all materials to the Office of Admissions (applicants from USA schools) or the Office of International AdmissionsUpdated professional resume or curriculum vitae (CV)

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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