Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Interdisciplinary

The Interdisciplinary PhD program is designed to meet the needs of an increasing number of highly motivated experienced and highly qualified students looking for research opportunities which cut across disciplinary boundaries. In some cases the research incorporates the insights of two or three traditional disciplines in others the research itself is in an interdisciplinary field such as environment health administration international development or information management.

Applicants must have completed a Masters degree which includes a significant research-based thesis as part of the program. Alternatively you may hold a non-thesis-based Masters degree and present evidence of substantial independent research experience such as first-authored and peer-reviewed papers in the research literature. Applicants to have an average of least A-. Have a combined GPA of 3.70 or higher taking into account your Masters degree and undergraduate coursework. Deadlines are February 1st for a September start or October 1st for a January or May start.