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PhD of Human Behavior and Sustainability Sciences
- Boston, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A boundary-spanning doctorate joining psychology with ecological and geophysical sciences.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced knowledge of Human Behavior and Sustainability Sciences and apply appropriate scientific methods
- Interpret findings
- And communicate evidence-based conclusions.
Career outcomes
- Research Assistant
- Laboratory Analyst
- Environmental Project Coordinator
- Data Analyst
Curriculum
- Core requirements include quantitative methods and specialised courses
- A qualifying paper
- A dissertation proposal
- Candidacy
- Teaching experience
- And a dissertation defence
- For 34 semester hours.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's or master's degree (advanced entry for applicants with a prior master's)
- Transcripts
- Personal statement
- Resume
- Recommendation letters
- Foreign Credential Evaluation for non-US credentials
- GRE optional.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's or master's degree (Advanced Entry tracks listed for applicants with a prior master's), Transcripts, Personal statement, Resume, Recommendation letters, Foreign Credential Evaluation for non-US credentials, GRE optional.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4.5
- PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo 105
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- Personal Statement
- Recommendation Letters
- CV or Resume.
How to apply
- Check the programme's requirements and PhD deadline. Apply online through the graduate application and pay the 100 USD application fee. Upload official transcripts with a Foreign Credential Evaluation for non-US degrees
- Personal statement
- Resume
- Recommendation letters and TOEFL
- IELTS
- PTE or Duolingo scores. After admission
- Submit the I-20 request form with a passport copy. Apply for the F-1 visa with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $49,257 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 USD |
| Deposit | $600 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Boston campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Science |
| Department | Human Behavior and Sustainability Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 34 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Research and teaching assistantships or departmental graduate funding may be available to eligible doctoral students, Verify the actual funding offer with the academic department. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $49,257 USD per year. The application fee is $100 USD. The deposit is $600 USD. The estimated living cost is $22,023 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4.5, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 105.

