Doctor of Philosophy in Ecology - Marine 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.

This AOE focuses on the study of ecological processes in marine and coastal habitats. Marine Ecology necessarily incorporates processes operating from individuals to populations and communities to ecosystems, and spanning daily to decadal scales, and meters to global scales. Approaches may be basic, applied, experimental or theoretical, according to the student's interests. Research projects may be carried out within a broad range of areas, such a behavioral and sensory ecology, community ecology, population dynamics, recruitment dynamics with respect to ocean processes, and other environmental processes, management of marine resources, and marine reserve design, This list is not inclusive, and our AOE can be tailored to the individual student's 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.