Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Renewable Resources

University of Alberta

Graduate studies in the Department of Renewable Resources encompass a broad spectrum of scientific and management applications in natural and managed landscapes.Graduate studies in the Department of Renewable Resources fall within five major research themes briefly defined as: Conservation Biology, Forest Ecology and Management, Agriculture and the Environment, Reclamation and Restoration of Land and Water, and Environmental Soil Science.Thesis research is conducted within the major research themes, however, the following eight fields of study are the approved specializations for the thesis-based programs: 1) Agroforestry (MSc only) 2) Conservation Biology 3) Forest Biology and Management 4) Land Reclamation and Remediation 5) Protected Areas and Wildland Management 6) Soil Science 7) Water and Land Resources 8) Wildlife Ecology and Management. Inquiries should be directed to the Associate Chair (Graduate Programs), Department of Renewable Resources.Prospective students should note that the Renewable Resources program is integrated within the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences.Students are required to complete a minimum of ?2 in coursework and a thesis.Coursework:Course requirements for the PhD will be based on the student's previous training and anticipated needs in the student's area of specializationThe total course load will be at the discretion of the student's supervisory committee.REN R 603 - Graduate Research SkillsEither REN R 604 OR REN R 605Students entering the PhD program, who do not have a master's degree, will be expected to fulfill the MSc coursework requirement (see above), in addition to REN R 603 and either REN R 604 or REN R 605.Thesis:Registration in 900-level THES. Students must prepare an acceptable thesis presenting the results of their research. Candidates will be examined orally on their thesis results by committees formed according to Supervision and Examinations.Length of Program:The time required to complete the PhD will vary according to the previous training of the applicant and the nature of the research undertaken however, a minimum of three years is normally required.The maximum time to complete the PhD program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is six years.

Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences