Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- 4-5 years
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Apr 2027
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 80
Credits
78 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Statesboro, United States
Disciplines
Environmental Sciences
Overview
Key facts
- The PhD in Environmental Science at Georgia Southern University is the only degree of its kind in the state of Georgia! Our environmental science doctoral degree qualifies graduates to meet the growing statewide and national demand for professionals trained in an interdisciplinary science, technology, education and mathematics field that focuses on environmental science and sustainability.
- There is a growing public interest in the hazards facing the environment. With widespread population growth, industrialization and urban sprawl, the world is in need of more environmental scientists who use their knowledge and expertise to protect the environment and human health.
Programme Structure
Course include:
- Integrative Environmental Science
- Genes Organisms and Ecosystems
- Biogeochemical Cycles
- Applied Statistics
- Spatial Analysis
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 2.8
- GRE: Required
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 80
Other requirements
General requirements
For potential admission to the College of Graduate Studies to pursue graduate work leading to the PhD in Environmental Science, the applicant:
- Must have completed requirements for the bachelor's or master's degree in a college accredited by the proper regional accrediting associations.
- Must complete the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) (scores must be sent to the College of Graduate Studies) with a combined verbal and quantitative score typically at 300 or above.
- Must complete the TOEFL Exam with scores sent to the College of Graduate Studies (international students only).
- Must submit a statement of research interests and career goals as pertains to pursuing a PhD in Environmental Science.
- Must submit three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant's academic or professional experience.
- Typically, will have a minimum 2.8 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) for all undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) coursework.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD.
- International: 39,100 AUD / year (≈ 27,844 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 39,100 AUD / year (≈ 27,844 USD / year)
- Domestic In-State: 9,552 AUD / year (≈ 6,802 USD / year)
Living costs
Statesboro, United States: 1,264-1,966 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
