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Natural Resources Graduate Programs

The Natural Resources Graduate Program gives you five emphasis areas to choose from to earn your Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy.

Areas of study include:

• Ecology, Management, and Restoration of Rangelands
• Fisheries Conservation and Management

Natural Resource Studies

• Watershed Management and Ecohydrology
• Wildlife Conservation and Management

About the M.S. & Ph.D. in Natural Resources

Graduate students in the M.S. and Ph.D. programs work with a faculty advisory committee during their first semester to develop an individual plan of study including choosing a research topic, identifying appropriate coursework and transfer credit, and selecting potential thesis committee members.

Prior to the meeting, students must provide the committee a proposed program of study and a description of their background, general research area, and career objectives. The committee will either accept the proposal or suggest modifications to be made within two weeks.

Our M.S. program require a minimum of 30 to 36 units, depending on the program, while our Ph.D. requires a minimum of 63 units. Non-thesis options are available in some programs.

To see a list of courses offered in SNRE, see our  course offerings page .

Dual Degree Program

A dual degree program is available with this natural resources master's degree. When paired with a Master of Business Administration , you may earn two degrees in three years, saving you time and money and increasing your professional career options. 

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Ecology, Management, & Restoration of Rangelands

Study the biological and physical processes of ecosystems to understand how to promote the sustainable use of rangelands and manage the diverse and complex systems they support.

Fisheries Conservation & Management

Study basic aquatic ecology and apply research to conservation and management initiatives.

Take an interdisciplinary approach to natural resource policy and management factoring in technical, economic, legal, political, and social elements.

Watershed Management & Ecohydrology

Study the role of water in managing natural resources including interactions between hydrologic processes, management activities, and land surface condition.

Wildlife Conservation & Management

Study the management of wildlife resources for conservation, recreation, or yield.

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Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (Ph.D.)

The NRESS Ph.D. Program draws on the university's strengths in environmental and earth sciences, life sciences, social sciences, and ethical and policy studies. Our Natural Resources and Environmental Studies Ph.D. students focus on problems dealing with the allocation and distribution of natural resources, policies at the local to global scale, and ethical and societal factors that affect resource management.

WHY PURSUE A PH.D. INEarth and Environmental Sciences Natural Resources and Environmental Studies AT UNH?

The Natural Resources and Earth Systems Science (NRESS) Ph.D. in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies Earth Systems Science(ESS NRES) is an interdepartmental program that draws on the university's strengths in environmental and earth sciences, life sciences, social sciences, and ethical and policy studies to increase our understanding of environmental and natural resource challenges and solutions at the local, regional and global scale. Areas of study include, but are not limited to, ecosystem science, biogeochemical cycling, geochemical systems, atmospheric science, environmental philosophy, forestry, geologic science, hydrology, marine science, oceanography, social science, environmental policy and ethics, environmental education, and multidisciplinary natural resources management.

Program Highlights

The Ph.D. in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies Earth and Environmental Sciences(EES NRES)focuses on problems dealing with the allocation and distribution of natural resources, policies at the local to global scale, and ethical and societal factors that affect resource management. Students typically enter the program with a bachelor's and/or master's degree in economics, environmental conservation, philosophy, political science, or sociology.

Potential Career Areas

• College or university faculty
• Principal Investigator in government agencies
• Research Scientist for nongovernmental environmental organizations
• Policy Advisor for governmental agencies and NGOs

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Curriculum & Requirements

Program description.

The graduate program in Natural Resources and Earth Systems Science (NRESS) is an interdepartmental program offering the Ph.D. degree for interdisciplinary work in areas related to the understanding and management of the environment in the broadest context. Areas of study include, but are not limited to, ecosystem science, biogeochemical cycling, geochemical systems, atmospheric science, environmental philosophy, forestry, geologic science, hydrology, marine science, oceanography, social science, environmental policy and ethics, environmental education, and multidisciplinary natural resources management.

The NRESS Ph.D. in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (NRES) focuses on problems dealing with the allocation and distribution of natural resources, policies at the local to global scale, and ethical and societal factors that affect resource management. Students typically enter the program with a bachelor's and/or master's degree in economics, environmental conservation, philosophy, political science, or sociology.

Requirements for the Program

Degree requirements.

The requirements of the doctoral program are flexible to accommodate the diverse interests and needs of students. All students in the NRESS program must meet the requirements listed below.

Committees and Coursework

The Ph.D. guidance and dissertation committees must consist of at least five members. The chair must be a member of the NRESS faculty . Three of the five members (including the chair) must be NRESS faculty, and committee members must be from more than one academic department. Students are strongly encouraged to include at least one off-campus member. Off-campus committee members must hold a doctoral (or terminal) degree and be approved by the student's adviser, the NRESS Program, and the Graduate School dean. Students should select the guidance committee in a timely manner, within one year for full-time students and two years for part-time students.

Core Area Course Requirements

All students will take one course in each of four core areas while enrolled in the program: natural sciences, ethics/policy/law, methods, and seminar. Students are also required to take NRES 997, Interdisciplinary Research in Natural Resources and Earth and Environmental Sciences, preferably within the first year of enrollment. Any course used to satisfy the natural sciences, ethics/policy/law, and methods core areas must be a classroom course of at least 3 credits. The seminar course must be interactive and must be at least 1 credit. Independent study courses may not be used to satisfy core requirements. Students must complete a Preliminary Coursework Approval Form, which lists the student's planned coursework, within one year for full-time students and two years for part-time students. A Final Course Approval Form, with signatures from the adviser, committee members, and the NRESS program chair is submitted once the coursework is completed.

Students Entering the Program without a Master's Degree

Students entering the program without a master's degree are expected to complete a minimum of 36 credit hours. There is not a specific credit requirement beyond the required four core courses and NRES 997 for students who have completed a M.S. or M.A. degree in a related field. Students enter the NRESS program with diverse backgrounds and preparation in their desired area of study. Therefore, final credit requirements are determined by the guidance committee and may include additional coursework necessary to enhance the student's selected field of study and/or correct any deficiencies in the student's previous program. Students may apply a maximum of 12 credits of independent study and/or seminar courses to their total course requirement.

Transfer Credits

Graduate-level courses taken prior to admission may be transferred into the program and applied to the total only if they were not taken while matriculated in another degree program, as per Graduate School policy. These courses may not be used to meet the core course requirements. Transfer of credits must be approved by the adviser, the guidance committee, and the Graduate School.

Language Proficiency

Language proficiency may be required at the discretion of the student's adviser/committee. If required, a student will need to show proficiency in one foreign language or one computer language.

Examinations

Each student is required to pass three examinations, each of which has both a written and oral component. Additional preliminary examinations may be administered before the three required exams as the committee deems necessary. Performance on such an exam will determine areas where the student needs additional coursework or could result in the student's removal from the program.

Comprehensive exam (sometimes referred to as the qualifying exam) : The student must prepare an extensive written answer to one question from each committee member that covers the basic concepts and factual material deemed essential for the student’s program. Three weeks are allowed for completion of the exam during which time students are expected to work solely on their answers.  Answers are expected to be anywhere from 10 – 20 pages per question with extensive literature citations. Completed written answers are submitted to the adviser who then distributes copies to the other committee members for review.  Approximately 1 – 2 weeks are allowed for the committee to read the answers, after which time the student gives an oral presentation to the committee. Following the presentation, committee members will ask for clarification of the student’s answers, if necessary.  The committee may require a student to repeat part, or all, of the comprehensive exam if the student’s performance is deemed unsatisfactory. This exam should be taken within three years of initiation of graduate study in the program.

Proposal exam: The student must present to the committee a written proposal on the dissertation research topic. Once the proposal is written, the student will complete a public oral presentation of the proposed research, followed by an oral examination by the committee.

Final exam: The student must complete a written Ph.D. dissertation prior to the final exam. Once written, the student is required to complete an oral defense of the dissertation, which will include both a public presentation and oral examination by the committee.

A student may be required to take additional courses following either the comprehensive or proposal exam, or may be removed from the program following failure of any of the required exams. Students are advanced to candidacy after successfully completing the comprehensive exam, proposal exam, and all coursework required by the guidance committee as summarized on the Coursework Approval Form.

Student Learning Outcomes

The Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (NRES) PhD degree within the Natural Resources and Earth Systems Science PhD Program trains scientists and scholars whose research addresses problems dealing with the allocation and distribution of natural resources, related policies at the local to global scale, and ethical and societal factors that affect resource management. Through interdisciplinary coursework and doctoral research, we train researchers who can independently pursue the process of science and scholarship, effectively apply their research to both solve basic questions in natural resource and environmental studies and apply their work to issues of relevance to society and the environment, especially in this era of global change. learning outcomes:

• Critically review and cogently synthesize relevant literature, and identify need for new research.
• Draw on previously published work to independently design and execute new experiments or field manipulations or develop models with a high degree of sophistication. The design and execution of an experiment or the building of a model should demonstrate an understanding of good laboratory, field or modeling practices.
• Structure a coherent and convincing academic argument.
• Lead the writing of manuscripts describing their research and its impacts that are suitable for publication in peer-reviewed journals or appropriate professional outlets for their particular sub-discipline, and be able to describe their research in presentations at national meetings of major relevant scientific societies, and at national and international symposia hosted by other professional organizations. The general expectation is that the final dissertation will include three first-authored publications submitted to or accepted in a peer-reviewed journal, or ready for submission.
• Articulate how their research relates to a broader context outside of academia, and how their expertise will be applicable in the execution of complex research problems.

Application Requirements & Deadlines

Applications must be completed by the following deadlines in order to be reviewed for admission:

• Fall : May 15 (recommended); August 1 (final; timely processing of applications not guaranteed for late submissions)
• Spring : October 15 (recommended); January 1 (final; timely processing of applications not guaranteed for late submissions)
• Summer : N/A
• Special : N/A

Application fee : $65

Campus : Durham

New England Regional : MA

Accelerated Masters Eligible : No

New Hampshire Residents

Students claiming in-state residency must also submit a Proof of Residence Form . This form is not required to complete your application, but you will need to submit it after you are offered admission or you will not be able to register for classes.

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If you attended UNH or Granite State College (GSC) after September 1, 1991, and have indicated so on your online application, we will retrieve your transcript internally; this includes UNH-Durham, UNH-Manchester, UNH Non-Degree work and GSC. 

If you did not attend UNH, or attended prior to September 1, 1991, then you must upload a copy (PDF) of your transcript in the application form. International transcripts must be translated into English.

If admitted , you must then request an official transcript be sent directly to our office from the Registrar's Office of each college/university attended. We accept transcripts both electronically and in hard copy:

• Electronic Transcripts : Please have your institution send the transcript directly to [email protected] . Please note that we can only accept copies sent directly from the institution.
• Paper Transcripts : Please send hard copies of transcripts to: UNH Graduate School, Thompson Hall- 105 Main Street, Durham, NH 03824. You may request transcripts be sent to us directly from the institution or you may send them yourself as long as they remain sealed in the original university envelope.

Transcripts from all previous post-secondary institutions must be submitted and applicants must disclose any previous academic or disciplinary sanctions that resulted in their temporary or permanent separation from a previous post-secondary institution. If it is found that previous academic or disciplinary separations were not disclosed, applicants may face denial and admitted students may face dismissal from their academic program.

Letters of recommendation: 3 required

Recommendation letters submitted by relatives or friends, as well as letters older than one year, will not be accepted.

Personal Statement/Essay Questions

A clear, concise statement of the applicant’s relevant past experiences including academics, research, and/or work experience. The statement should also include an expression of interests and an explanation of the student’s goals in pursuing a doctoral degree. Applicants must identify in the application personal statement an NRESS PhD Program Faculty member willing to serve as their graduate advisor.

Statements must be included with your submitted application.

Additional Department Requirements

Applicants must secure a faculty member from the current list of NRESS faculty who will agree to serve as advisor and potentially provide funding for the student’s doctoral studies. Applicants should visit the NRESS program website and review the list of faculty in their area of interest. The applicant should contact potential faculty advisors to discuss their interests to determine if the faculty member(s) would be willing to serve as the student’s advisor before applying to the program.

Important Notes

All applicants are encouraged to contact programs directly to discuss program-specific application questions.

International Applicants

Prospective international students are required to submit TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent examination scores. English Language Exams may be waived if English is your first language. If you wish to request a waiver, then please visit our Test Scores webpage for more information.

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Natural Resources, Ph.D.

Securing sustainable natural systems for generations to come..

From forest-fire research, to conservation program leadership, to wildlife management, to policy analysis, the options are vast for professionals with doctoral-level knowledge and research skills in natural resource sciences.

In this program, you will study advanced principles for managing and ultimately protecting our land, water, minerals, forests, fish and wildlife. You will gain valuable research experiences, with opportunities to engage in projects currently underway at our 15 research units. Our world-class facilities include a remote wilderness research station and one of the largest DNA and genetics laboratories devoted to the study of wild plants and animals.

As a Ph.D. student, you will customize your plan of study to fit your personal background, research interests and career goals. The program requires the completion of a dissertation.

This degree could be a good fit if you:

• Want to make a profound impact in natural resource sciences
• Have a strong educational foundation in biology, science, ecology and math
• Can communicate complex ideas and concepts to others
• Are inquisitive and an analytical thinker
• Want to lead original research in an area that interests you

Career Outcomes

With this degree, you could become a/an:

• University professor
• Program director for a conservation or wildlife management group
• Policy director
• Research lead or director with an environmental consulting firm
• Manager of sustainable development for an engineering group
• Lobbyist or advisor for government conservation agencies
• Environmental/ecological consultant

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Department of Natural Resources Management

Doctor of philosophy in wildlife, aquatic, and wildlands science and management.

Attainment of a Ph.D. brings the expectation that the individual can serve as a faculty member or research scientist. Therefore, the Ph.D. candidate is generally involved in generation of original ideas, proposal writing, data collection and analysis, and ultimately the lead author on publications. 

Ph.D. students must show considerable command of the scientific literature, creativity at hypothesis formation, skill at research design, the ability to solve a problem, and competence in data analysis. The major professor and graduate advisory committee do not solve the details but serve as advisors and critics to give the student a taste of the peer review system used in science. The outcome is judged on its originality and contribution to science and whether it is substantial enough to merit publication.

The doctoral graduate program is directed by a major professor and a graduate advisory committee. The major professor chairs the graduate committee. The major professor and student work closely together on all aspects of the student's graduate degree program. PhD students undergo a preliminary assessment (oral or written or both), define an original research problem, and write a detailed proposal. The proposal should consist of a title, a statement of the problem and rationale for gathering original research data, a statement of objectives including hypotheses to be tested, a review of the literature, and a detailed description of the design, data analysis, and procedures of the study.

Ph.D. students are reququired to complete 72 hours (exclusive of dissertation NRM 8000 credits) but may transfer as many as 30 hours from the institution granting their M.S degree, upon approval by the Graduate School.  Only classes numbered above 5000 are acceptable for graduate credit.  All Ph.D. students must complete one semester of teaching practicum (NRM 7210) and at least 1 Level II statistics class [Experimental Design (NRM 5403) or Advanced Biometry for Ecologists (NRM 6408) or Applied Regression and Least Squares Analysis (AAEC 5325)]. No more than 6 hours of credit each will be given for independent study (600X) or research (7000) classes.

Ph.D. candidates are also required to take a set of written and oral comprehensive examinations prepared and conducted by the graduate committee. The purpose of these examinations is to determine whether or not a candidate possesses a depth of knowledge in their area of specialization, a breadth of knowledge in supporting areas, an understanding of the scientific method, and the ability to communicate knowledge in an organized and scholarly manner.

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Natural Resources and the Environment

Graduate Studies

The graduate field of natural resources and the environment is core to our mission of creating knowledge and facilitating learning to improve society’s stewardship of the environment and promote a conservation ethos for a sustainable planet. We foster a strong sense of community within the graduate field, which includes faculty and graduate students from within the Department of Natural Resources and across Cornell University.

Graduate Field of Natural Resources and the Environment

The graduate field of natural resources and the environment offers students the freedom to design a graduate program that addresses their individual interests. Students work closely with faculty advisors to identify course requirements and to define a research or professional project.

MS, PhD and joint MS/PhD

We offer advanced studies leading to two research degrees: the Master of Science and Doctorate of Philosophy. You can also apply to the MS/PhD program where you complete both an MS and PhD as part of your graduate program. These degrees require a focus on primary research, including supplemental courses at the graduate level and completion of a thesis (MS) or dissertation (PhD).

A Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Agriculture and Life Sciences is available for students whose interests are not primarily research-oriented. This degree is typically pursued by those already employed in a professional capacity who plan to continue in this field, yet seek further coursework to upgrade their skills and knowledge. The MPS degree requires the completion of a professional paper in addition to coursework.

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PHD, Forestry & Natural Resources

A 30 hour terminal degree with specialized field of expertise in Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences; Forest Biology & Management; Forest Business; Natural Resources Management & Sustainability; Parks, Recreation & Tourism; or Wildlife Ecology & Management.

Degree Type: Doctoral

Degree Program Code: PHD_FANR

Degree Program Summary:

To prepare leaders in the conservation and sustainable management of forests and other natural resources; to discover ways to restore and better use the earth’s natural resources; and to put into practice forestry and natural resources knowledge.

The PhD degree is frequently required for research and staff specialist positions, and is nearly always required for university faculty positions. The PhD is often regarded as a degree of specialized education within a relatively narrow field of expertise. The PhD requires a dissertation and a minimum of 30 hours of consecutive course work, at least 16 hours of which must be in courses open to graduate students only. As a requirement of residency, at least two consecutive semesters of full-time coursework or the equivalent must be spent in resident study on this campus (i.e., enrollment for a minimum of 30 hours of consecutive course work included on the Program of Study).

In almost all cases, a Master’s degree is required for admission to the PhD program. However, a student with an extraordinary baccalaureate record or a terminal, professional Master’s degree (e.g., MFR) may petition the Graduate Affairs Committee for admission to the doctoral program.

Specialized programs are offered in ten general fields of study. Opportunities for interdisciplinary research are available within most of the programs. Individual faculty members are identified with a particular field of study. Some are identified with more than one area. Faculty addresses, e-mail and telephone numbers are listed on the Web page and in the Faculty section. Alternatively, they can be contacted by mail at the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602-2152 USA, or by telephone at (706) 542-2686.

Locations Offered:

Athens (Main Campus)

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Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources

180 E. Green Street Athens, GA 30602

706-542-2686

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706-542-3060

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Ph.D. Environmental & Natural Resource Sciences

Program description.

Ph.D. research in Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences spans a range of the biological, physical, and social sciences that focus on understanding and managing the environment, including diverse aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems and natural resources such as plants and animal. Ph.D. students complete a dissertation, which is a contribution worthy of publication in reputable international journals.

• Environmental policy and management
• Aquatic ecology, forest ecology
• Wildlife ecology, conservation, and biodiversity
• Quantitative and spatial aspects of natural resources

Program Core Competencies and Student Outcomes for Ph.D. in ENRS

The Ph.D. program in ENRS is designed to educate, train and mentor students in six “core competency” areas within the Environmental and Natural Resource sciences.

• Advanced knowledge of ecosystems, including biotic and abiotic structure and function, the roles of humans and societies, and applications to management.
• Advanced knowledge in research methods and data analysis, including aptitude for assessing a wide range of environmental and/or social science data.
• Ability to critically examine and creatively address interdisciplinary problems.
• Advanced knowledge in the ethics of managing and conducting research in the environmental and natural resource sciences, actively incorporating issues of environmental and social justice, equity and inclusion.
• Ability to effectively communicate knowledge of environmental and natural resource sciences to a wide range of audiences, through multiple modes of delivery, including written and oral formats.
• A specialized subject area to be defined by the student and the student’s Supervisory Committee.

Through the pursuit of attaining competence in these areas, students who successfully complete the Ph.D. in ENRS will be able to:

• Attain knowledge and expertise in core disciplinary areas, as well as appreciation and application of interdisciplinary approaches.
• Recognize, think critically about, and develop creative solutions to scientific problems.
• Master the field, laboratory, data analysis and theoretical skills necessary to perform the research.
• Write successful research grant proposals or otherwise obtain research funding.
• Effectively communicate the results of their research.
• Become effective teachers in field, laboratory and lecture-room settings.
• Prepare future students to successfully compete for jobs in industry, academia, and government.
• Contribute scientific leadership and expertise at the local, state and national levels.
• Become visible members of the scientific community by taking organizational and service roles.

Program Requirements:

72 hours minimum of total credits, consisting of:

• 15 hours minimum of graded coursework at 500- level if student has an M.S. Or 17 hours minimum of graded 500-level coursework if student has only a B.S.
• 9 hours maximum non-graduate 300/400 level graded coursework
• 20 hours minimum of SOE 800 – 1 credit during each semester enrolled except summer.

Courses taken for audit or courses graded Pass/Fail may not be used on the program of study.

Also required:

• Preliminary exam
• Dissertation
• Final Oral Exam -Dissertation Defense

Preliminary Qualifying Exam

Each student is required to pass a preliminary examination to become a candidate for the Ph.D. degree. This examination will be taken after most of the required coursework has been completed, as determined by the dissertation committee, and upon submission of a dissertation research proposal, usually after the second year in the program. It will consist of a written exam followed by an oral defense, the format of which will be determined by the individual committee.

Both will focus on the student’s major area of competency, courses taken, and the subject matter of the proposed research. If the student fails to pass the examination after the allowed number of attempts, SOE will recommend to the graduate school that the student be disenrolled from the program.

Developing a Program of Study

Specific courses to be included on a student’s degree plan (Program of Study) are determined as a joint effort between the student, their committee chair (academic advisor), and other members of the advisory committee to meet the needs of the student.

The program of study is an official graduate school form which must be filled out and submitted to your graduate coordinator by a specific date (see below). You may find the official form here .

Pullman, Puyallup, and Tri Cities Students : Programs of study are due by a specific date in your third semester of study. These dates are October 1st if your third semester is during the fall, and March 1st if your third semester is during the spring. These are firm deadlines, set in place by the Graduate School. 

Vancouver Students : Your program of study is due at the end of your 2nd semester.

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Doctoral degree Full time Ecology and Natural Resource Management

The PhD programme in Ecology and Natural Resource Management at the Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management.

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The PhD programme in Ecology and Natural Resource Management is a doctoral programme that will educate independent researchers of international calibre in conjunction with national and international research communities.

Career opportunities

The PhD programme in Ecology and Natural Resource Management shall qualify candidates for research of international standard within all subject areas at the Department of Ecology and Natural Resource Management and for other work in society where there are high demands on scientific insight and analytical thinking, in accordance with recognized principles of academic and research ethics.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the PhD programme in Ecology and Natural Resource Management, new doctors are expected to:

• Have in-depth knowledge in the chosen subject area within the PhD programme in Ecology and Natural Resource Management.
• Have in-depth knowledge about scientific theories and methods associated with the field.
• Be able to assess and analyze different theories, methods and processes in research and academic development projects - also from an international perspective.
• Contribute to the development of new knowledge, new theories and methods in the field.

On completion of the PhD programme in Ecology and Natural Resource Management new doctors are expected to:

• Be able to formulate issues, and plan and conduct research and academic development work of high international calibre within their field.
• Know how to use the scientific equipment, instruments and analysis tools of their field of specialization.
• Be familiar with relevant scientific methods and be able to assess their utility and limitations.
• Have conducted original research that has led to new knowledge that can be published in the form of scientific articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
• Be able to handle complexity, review and synthesize scientific information.
• Be able to perform critical assessments and give constructive criticism on scientific work in their field.

GENERAL COMPETENCE

• Be able to conduct their research with professional and ethical integrity, and be able to identify and evaluate relevant environmental and ethical issues in their field.
• Be able to perform risk assessments of their work, and to take health, safety and environmental aspects into consideration.
• Be able to participate in complex interdisciplinary tasks and projects.
• Be able to disseminate research and development work through recognized national and international channels, and participate in scientific debates in international forums.
• Be able to disseminate the results of their research work to the business sector, the authorities and public administration, and to the general public.
• Have some experience in teaching students within their subject area or field of specialization.
• Be able to place own research in larger academic and societal contexts.
• Be able to assess the need for and, if required, stimulate innovation in the field.

Exchange possibilities

The Department of Ecology and Natural Resource Management participates in extensive research collaboration with a range of national and international institutions. PhD candidates at the department may carry out research work and take required coursework at other institutions if this is appropriate for the candidate's education. We facilitate exchanges, both nationally and internationally.

INA facilitates national and international exchanges.

Program structure

INA has a particularly broad subject profile and performs comprehensive research and teaching activities in many biological disciplines and in the management of natural resources. Examples of subject areas (also mentioned above in point 11 Societal relevance) include behavioural ecology, biodiversity, evolution genetics, conservation biology, bioeconomics, botany, zoology, forest management, fish and wildlife management, renewable energy, environmental impacts of land use and habitat change, market and natural resource economics and planning, nature-based tourism, population and community ecology, mapping of resources, wood technology, ecophysiology and ecotoxicology.

The PhD programme in Ecology and Natural Resource Management is a doctoral programme that will educate independent researchers of international calibre in conjunction with national and international research communities. The programme will qualify candidates for research work and other work where there are high demands on scientific insight. The PhD programme seeks to meet the current and future needs for competence in order to conduct research, development and dissemination at universities and other public and private institutions, enterprises and organizations. The PhD candidate will complete an education that offers in-depth and broader competence based on a relevant master's degree or similar. He/she will carry out an independent work of research that will lead to a scientific thesis of high academic quality, and must learn critical thinking skills, how to disseminate knowledge and academic collaboration.

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MEANS OF ACQUIRING THE KNOWLEDGE

• The required coursework of at least 30 credits, consisting of a combination of compulsory and elective courses in the subject area, which will increase the depth and breadth of competence. The required coursework is adapted to the PhD candidate's individual specialization in the subject area based on his/her academic background.
• Reading and keeping updated on literature within his/her field of specialization.
• Work on the synopsis of the thesis / introductory chapter of the thesis, where the candidate has independently written an introduction that provides a theoretical and practical background for the research work, discusses and justifies the choice and use of research methods and puts his/her results in an international perspective.

MEANS OF ACQUIRING THE SKILLS

• Participating in planning and designing his/her PhD project in detail, and in planning new project applications, if relevant.
• Supervision and own research work, where the PhD student actively benefits from the competence of the supervisory team.
• Developing his/her own international academic network outside the supervisory team.
• Attending courses on research methods when relevant.
• Working on publications and submissions to journals, handling remarks from referees, as well as working on the thesis.
• Taking part in peer reviews of scientific manuscripts, giving feedback on colleagues' manuscripts, and attending seminars where other PhD candidates¿ and researchers¿ ideas and results are discussed.

MEANS OF ACHIEVING GENERAL COMPETENCE

• Taking a course on research ethics with a scope of at least 5 credits.
• Supervision and own research.
• Working on publications and the thesis.
• The trial lecture. The trial lecture requires familiarisation with a specified topic quickly, time management, searching for / selecting / evaluating / processing information, and giving an oral presentation.
• Presenting own research findings at national and international scientific conferences.
• Lecturing students in his/her area of competence.
• Giving lectures at scientific meetings.
• Giving interviews on radio and television, in the newspapers or other journals.

Examination

The degree of philosophiae doctor (PhD) is conferred on the basis of:

• Approved completion of the required coursework
• An approved doctoral thesis
• An approved trial lecture on a specified topic
• An approved public defence of the doctoral thesis (disputation)

The objectives and the relevant learning outcomes are evaluated in the final instance through the trial lecture and public defence of the doctoral thesis. The required coursework is evaluated using different forms of evaluation such as oral or written examinations, submitting assignments or a semester paper. The content of the doctoral work and the required coursework must be approved by INA's research committee, and the committee monitors progress by means of the annual progress reports and the compulsory seminars (introductory, midway assessment seminar and final seminars). Other input to learning outcomes does not need to be evaluated separately but the principal supervisor is responsible for ensuring that the objectives are met through relevant measures, subject-related discussions and steps towards dissemination within the time frame of the doctoral degree work.

The progress report must be completed and submitted once a year to the research committee at the department, which will then perform an evaluation. Any important changes in the education plan must be dealt with by INA¿s research committee. All courses are evaluated in relation to NMBU¿s regulations. The candidate¿s ability to analyse different theories, methods and processes will be evaluated at the compulsory seminars. These are chaired by a member of the permanent academic staff, and another academic employee plays the role of the opponent. The final evaluation of the candidate's ability to contribute new knowledge, theories and methods will be undertaken by the evaluation committee. The thesis must show that the candidate 1) helps develop new knowledge through original research that has been or can be published in peer-reviewed journals, 2) is able to review and synthesise complex issues, and 3) is able to perform critical assessments and give constructive criticism on scientific work within the field of specialisation. Ethical considerations must be embedded in the thesis and will thus be assessed by the evaluation committee. The thesis will constitute the final report on the research work.

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Graduate Degree Programs M.P.S., M.S. & Ph.D. in Natural Resources Management

The Natural Resources Management program focuses on both the underlying theory and on-the-ground application of practices to achieve sustainable outcomes in natural resource systems.

Because management practices and decisions arise from the combination of ecological knowledge, economic considerations and landowner/manager objectives and/or policies, research opportunities in management are interdisciplinary by nature.

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• Colin M. Beier ;   [email protected] forest ecosystem and landscape ecology, social-ecological systems, climate change, ecosystem services, landscape change modeling, resilience, adaptive management, resource governance, applied geoinformatics
• Eddie Bevilacqua ;   [email protected] sampling/inventory, biometrics, forest mensuration, growth and yield modeling, applied statistics, GIS/spatial analysis, forest ecology, landscape ecology, ecological modeling, tree-ring science, quantitative silviculture
• Russell D. Briggs ;   [email protected] forest ecology, watershed ecology, soils, ecosystem services, watershed management, forest soils, silviculture
• Tristan R. Brown ;   [email protected] sustainable energy law & policy; energy systems analysis; techno-economic analysis; and climate policy
• René Germain ;   [email protected] forest health, policy, silviculture, forest management and operations, forest management for renewable energy, watershed management, sustainable forestry systems
• Mariann T. Johnston ;   [email protected] forest ecology, soils, biogeochemistry, forest health, silviculture
• Diane M. Kuehn ;   [email protected] social and recreational dimensions, ecotourism and nature tourism, recreation management and research
• Robert W. Malmsheimer ;   [email protected] How laws and the legal system affect natural resources management, including how carbon accounting policies affect forest and natural resources.
• Christopher A. Nowak ;   [email protected] vegetation management, silviculture and forest ecology, production ecology and plant ecophysiology, invasive exotic plant control, biogeography and cultural landscapes, sustainable management and certification systems
• Stephen V. Stehman ;   [email protected] environmental sampling, map accuracy assessment, land-cover monitoring; applied statistics
• John C. Stella ;   [email protected] riparian and stream ecology, restoration ecology, watershed management, ecological modeling, tree-ring science, river restoration, arid-land and Mediterranean ecosystems
• Timothy A. Volk ;   [email protected] silviculture, forest management for renewable energy, biomass and bioenergy, energy, agroforestry, phytoremediation, management and sustainability of short rotation woody crops, life cycle analysis, ecophysiology, international forestry
• John E. Wagner ;   [email protected] forest resource and environmental economics, ecosystem services, policy, quantitative silviculture, forest management and operations, operations research, simulation

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Through the research-based doctoral program in Environment and Sustainability, students may choose between a highly specialized course of study or one that broadly addresses complex, interdisciplinary issues.

It is strongly recommended that Ph.D. applicants contact SEAS faculty members prior to submitting an application.  It is important to establish a connection with faculty members to discuss mutual research areas. These interactions are helpful in determining fit with our faculty and SEAS community. Faculty research profiles and their contact information can be found here . 

Each student's course of study is tailored to their scholarly interests and guided by their faculty chair and committee. Broad areas of specialization reflect the expertise and research interests of faculty.

The doctoral program's goal is to develop the creative abilities of exceptional students, thereby training them for independent work that contributes to original research and scholarship at the forefront of their chosen fields. Students will become leaders in research, teaching and training others, and developing the scientific knowledge base needed to formulate policies and practices that help sustain natural resources.

Program Milestones

• Upon admission, you are assigned an advisor and faculty member(s) to serve on your interim Guidance Committee.
• In your first year, you prepare a "course of study" document that will guide your coursework and scholarly development.
• By the end of your second year, you will complete your qualifying exam and advance to doctoral candidacy.
• By the end of your fifth semester, you will submit your full dissertation proposal.
• By the end of your fifth year, you will defend your dissertation.

Your PhD will be granted by the Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies . The school's Doctoral Handbook provides key information, such as a timeline and outline of expectations and requirements. For more information, contact [email protected] .

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Natural Resources and Environmental Management (PhD)

The PhD program is aimed at developing independent researchers in the areas of natural resources and the environment, through a holistic and interdisciplinary approach. 

Students’ programs will prepare them to pursue independent research aimed at solving the complex issues facing the world environment using a variety of tools and methods. 

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• PhD in Natural Resources and Environmental Management

Expected duration

A truly collaborative graduate program.

A hallmark of the program is the collaboration with other University of Manitoba academic units and other Manitoba universities through an extensive community of adjunct professors and cross-appointments.

PhD students have access to a variety of agencies external to the University of Manitoba, including:

• The Freshwater Institute
• The International Institute for Sustainable Development
• Delta Waterfowl
• Ducks Unlimited

Expected duration: 4 years

Tuition and fees:  Tuition fees are charged for terms one and two and terms four and five. A continuing fee is paid for term three, term six and each subsequent term. (Refer to Graduate tuition and fees .)

All PhD students are required to complete a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 21 credit hours of coursework at the 700/7000-level or above, beyond the master’s degree (or its equivalent). A minimum of 6 credit hours of courses must be completed within the Natural Resources Institute and must include NRI 7310 PhD Thesis Research Seminar (3).

Individual programs of study will vary from student to student depending on each student’s research interest and the recommendations of each student’s advisor and PhD advisory committee.

PhD candidates must demonstrate an ability for independent investigation, original research or creative scholarship. This is expected to be presented in a thesis with a degree of literary skill and by an oral examination wherein the candidate exhibits mastery of their field.

Sample course offerings

• NRI 7120: Mineral Resources Management and Policy
• NRI 7130: Energy Resources Management and Policy
• NRI 7180: Sustainable Development and Natural Resources
• NRI 7182: Sustainability, Economics, and Natural Resources
• NRI 7190: Natural Resources Administration and Law
• NRI 7222: Human Dimensions of Natural Resources and Environmental Management
• NR 7232: Ecological Dimensions of Resource and Environmental Management
• NR 7262: Master's Thesis Research Seminar
• NRI 7280: Regional Development in Northern Manitoba
• NRI 7290: Environmental Impact Assessment
• NRI 7302: Conservation Biology and Biodiversity Management

For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar .

Admission requirements

The following are minimum requirements for entry into the PhD in Natural Resources and Environmental Management program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

A candidate must normally complete a master's degree before entering the PhD program. 

PhD applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 in the last 60 credit hours of study. 

Please review the  academic listing  and communicate directly with professors whose research most closely matches that of your own interests. The department will not consider applications that have not identified a confirmed program supervisor.

In addition to the admission requirements described here, all applicants must meet the minimum  admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

How to apply

The PhD Natural Resource and Environmental Management program has only one application deadline per year and applications are accepted for September entry only. Applications must be completed online and include several parts:

• $100 application fee (non-refundable)
• Transcripts from previous institutions

Statement of intent

• Publication/writing sample
• Research proposal (optional, can be completed after student is admitted into the program)
• Letter from your advisor, indicating that they are willing to supervise your work. One letter of support should be sent from the faculty member who is willing to supervise the prospective student's PhD program. It should include a confirmation from the faculty member to supervise the student as well as a confirmation of funding the student during the first year of the student's PhD program. This letter will be provided by the faculty member to the student who will upload it as part of their application.
• Three letters of recommendation. Two letters of reference from academics who are familiar with the applicant's previous studies are required. An applicant may submit one further reference from a referee familiar with the applicant's professional work. Please note that the reference letters should not be provided by the potential supervisor.

The statement of intent should be between one and two pages and will briefly describe your intended research project, including your previous research or experience, the proposed topic, preferred methods and potential contributions.

All proposals, statements of intents, cover letters, and other documentation for the application must be written by the applicant. Similarly, writing samples must be written by the applicant; do not include submissions co-authored with other authors. Submissions that are flagged by AI-detection software as being likely to be written by AI language models such as ChatGPT may be rejected by the admissions committee.

Letters written in the format of a research proposal are strongly preferred. Applicants are encouraged to consult the graduate scholarship application instructions of their appropriate Tricouncil Agency ( NSERC , SSHRC , CIHR ) for guidance.

Research proposal

Students will not necessarily be required to develop a detailed PhD proposal or select their advisory committee prior to entering the program. Delaying creating a research proposal allows students more leeway when initially planning their PhD program.

Finding an advisor

You must find a thesis advisor before submitting an application. To find an advisor, please review the academic listing and communicate directly with professors whose research most closely matches that of your own interests.

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Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated. Applications received by the March 1 deadline for a September start-date will receive first consideration for any available funding. Late applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis for any available funding, please contact the department for further information.

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Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated. This includes having the support of a faculty supervisor before you apply.

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Offers of admission will be released to successful applicants on May 17, 2024 from the University of Manitoba Master of Physician Assistant Studies, the same day as the University of Toronto BScPA Program and McMaster University Physician Assistant Education Program. The three institutions are pleased to provide applicants their offers on the same day to help with the decision-making process.

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Les demandes peut être surmise jusqu’à concurrence de 18 mois avant le début de premier trimestre.

Toute demande d’admission en ligne doit être déposée, avec documents à l’appui, au plus tard aux dates indiquées.

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