Doctor of Philosophy in Ecology - Environmental Policy and Human Ecology

The Graduate Group in Ecology offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. Ecology is a science that integrates numerous fields of study to attain deep understanding of natural and societal influences on the distribution, abundances, behaviors, traits, and ecosystem functions of organisms. In order to accommodate varied student interests, the Group has developed several 'areas of emphasis' with specialized programs of study: agricultural ecology, conservation ecology, ecological genomics and genetics, ecosystems and landscape ecology, ecotoxicology and physiological ecology, environmental policy and human ecology, integrative ecology, marine ecology, and restoration ecology. For further details, contact the Group office. The graduate group in ecology is an interdisciplinary graduate program that offers students a combination of both basic and applied ecology. Students gain advanced knowledge in one of the following areas: agricultural ecology, conservation ecology, ecological genomics and genetics, ecosystems and landscape ecology, ecotoxicology, environmental policy & human ecology, integrative ecology, marine ecology, physiological ecology, or restoration ecology. Students graduate with the qualitative and quantitative skills necessary for professional research and teaching in ecological theory and its applications.

Environmental Policy analysis involves the use of techniques and methods to understand the process of public policy-making, to assess the probable consequences of policy alternatives, and to employ decision criteria such as effectiveness, efficiency, fairness, equity, feasibility, and sustainability. It is concerned with policies dealing with the natural environment. Because environmental policies only become issues when conflicts arise over roles for natural environments, the EPHE Area of Emphasis examines the interactions of human activities and natural environments in order to further our understanding of conflicts and to develop means of addressing them. This program is particularly oriented toward students wishing to do research in environmental policy, or at least be able to evaluate the research of others.

Transcripts UC Davis requires academic records (i.e. transcripts including a GPA) from each college-level institution you have attended, and these transcripts are used as one metric of academic merit within the holistic review. A minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) from the institution where you have earned or will earn your bachelor's degree. Letters of Recommendation Personal History & Diversity Statement Statement of Purpose The minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper based test) or 80 (internet based test). The minimum acceptable IELTS score is 7.0.