Environmental Science - PhD

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa

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Program Setting

Iowa State University - Environmental Science Graduate Program

Attendance: In-Person
Program Faculty: 42
Program Students: Data Not Avail.
Program Details
Degree Type: Doctorate - PhD
Minimum Credits: 72
Typical Length: 5 years
Getting In
GRE Required: Yes
GPA Minimum: 3.0
Requirement Details: An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better; A graduate GPA of 3.3 or better. Minimum GRE scores of 151 verbal, 149 quantitative, and 4.0 analytical writing.
Category: Environmental Science
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Description

The graduate program offers MS and PhD in Environmental Science.

The Environmental Science major is designed to provide students with an interdisciplinary education while allowing them to train and conduct research in an area of focus. With over 50 graduate-level courses available, students have the flexiblity to tailor the curriculum to meet their academic goals. There is strong world demand for scientists, technologists, and engineers with multi-disciplinary training to confront the need for a healthy environment as the global human ecological footprint expands. Whether you are already part of the expanding world of environmental science or are thinking of steering your career toward this exciting, interdisciplinary field, our program will serve your needs. Our students receive top scientific training and diverse professional development opportunities from internationally recognized faculty in world-class facilites. Our graduates are qualified to pursue careers in industry, higher education, and government agencies. We hope you will consider Iowa State University for your graduate studies in environmental science.

Learning Outcomes

All students will demonstrate

  • An ability to identify and develop research problems
  • The capacity to think critically and solve problems
  • An ability to provide a critical review of relevant literature/studies in environmental science that are central to their studies
  • Proficiency in data analysis (e.g., data mining, data synthesis)
  • An aptitude to quantitatively assess and interpret a wide-range of environmental data
  • An ability to effectively communicate research problems and research findings in oral and written forms to both the scientific and lay communities

In addition, PhD students will demonstrate

  • A deep and robust understanding of the relevant literature and problems related to their research
  • A broad understanding of the relevant issues in environmental science and related disciplines
  • An ability to design and conduct independent research that informs decision making
Costs
Tuition:
Tuition Per Semester: $12,976
Tuition Per Credit: Data Not Avail.
Total Program Tuition: Data Not Avail.
Resident Rate:
Tuition Per Semester: $5,495
Tuition Per Credit: Data Not Avail.
Total Program Tuition: Data Not Avail.

Assistantships Available:
Yes
% Receiving Aid:
Data Not Avail.
All admitted applicants will be financially supported by a 9 or 12-month graduate assistantship throughout their tenure in the program. Assistantships are through faculty-supported research grants (research assistantships) and/or departments (teaching assistantships). Assistantships pay a monthly stipend, include a tuition scholarship (100% PhD), and provide health insurance at no charge.
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Due to COVID-19 outbreak, program details may have changed. Please check with department to confirm program details.
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Category: Environmental Science
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