Overview
This Natural Resources Studies program from The University of Arizona is appropriate for students continuing from undergraduate work in natural resource management and for mid-career professionals interested in broadening their expertise in natural resource policy, administration, planning, management, and ecology.
Key Features
Course requirements for the option in Natural Resources Studies are higher than for the other programs. Contact the graduate coordinator for additional information.
Programme Structure
Research areas:
- Ecology, Management, and Restoration of Rangelands
- Natural Resources Studies
- Watershed Management and Ecohydrology
- Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation and Management
Duration
- Full-time: 60 months
Start Dates & Application Deadlines
- Starting August 2027 — Apply before Jan 2027
- Starting January 2028 — Apply before Aug 2027
Credits
54 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English Requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 110
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 60
- IELTS: 7
Other Requirements
General requirements
- A letter of intent
- A summary of coursework form (Students coming from institutions outside of the US are also required to list courses and grades.
- A minimum of 3 letters of recommendation.
- The application will generate an email request for the letters after you enter your recommenders' contact information. This is the only part of the application that you can edit once you submit the application. You will be able to see who has sent their letter and who has not.
- Official transcripts from all Colleges and Universities attended will only be required if you are admitted to the program.
- GRE scores. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) IS NO LONGER REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION. If you have already taken the GRE, your official scores will be automatically submitted electronically from the testing service if you have listed the University of Arizona as a recipient of your scores.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 48,106 AUD / year (≈ 34,100 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 48,106 AUD / year (≈ 34,100 USD / year)
- Domestic In-State: 21,020 AUD / year (≈ 14,900 USD / year)
Living Costs
Tucson, United States
1,171-1,608 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships: Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Natural Resources.