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Bachelor of Environmental Biology

Dayton, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Biology is a 3-year full-time doctoral research degree offered by the School of Life Sciences at the University of Essex.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Design and undertake an original research project in Environmental Biology. Critically evaluate specialist literature and research evidence. Apply appropriate research methods and ethics
and communicate findings through scholarly writing and presentations.

Career outcomes

Postdoctoral research positions
Industry
Governmental and non-governmental organisations
Environmental agencies

Curriculum

Research degree with no taught timetable: you carry out an independent project in Environmental Biology under academic supervision and report it in a thesis. Study lasts 3 to 4 years full time
A supervisory board meets twice a year to review progress.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school completion with official transcripts (certified English translation)
Transfer applicants submit a course evaluation
Test scores optional
English proof (IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 70
Duolingo 105
PTE 50)
Financial documents for the I-20.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion with official transcripts (certified English translation), Transfer applicants submit a TEC divisional course evaluation, First-year financial documentation for F-1.

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results
Secondary School Completion Certificate.

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and deadlines: fall May 1
Spring November Apply online with the UD application or Common App and pay the 50 USD application fee. Upload official secondary transcripts with certified English translation
Proof of English and financial documents. Receive the offer and pay the 400 USD enrollment deposit. Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$51,910 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$74,220 USD

Program details

Campus	Dayton campus
Faculty or school	College of Arts and Sciences
Department	Biology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.