Doctor of Philosophy in Ecology - Integrative 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.

Ecology has increasingly expanded in scope, encompassing a range of both theoretical and applied topics. Ecology also has become increasingly interdisciplinary, as the physical, biological, and social sciences become inter-linked in research and program development which together seek to define the nature of ecological systems and to find workable solutions for their protection and management. The other areas of emphasis in the Graduate Group in Ecology represent defined interests in a subset of the purview of ecology. Integrative Ecology is the Individualized Program in the Graduate Group in Ecology. Here students with interests that are either focused on basic or theoretical aspects of ecology, or on integration of inquiry across various scales or disciplines can develop a program of study that best fits their needs.

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.