Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Environmental Science

Sharpen your knowledge and explore research that helps build a sustainable future for the next generations with a Ph.D. in Environmental Science. The Environmental Science program specializes in a diverse array of research areas with faculty from multiple departments. Ph.D. candidates have the flexibility to pursue one of the preapproved concentrations or work with their advisors to build the degree plan that will best suit their career interests.The Environmental Science program is an interdisciplinary collaboration among the Department of Biological Sciences, the Department of Geography, the Department of Chemistry, the Department of Philosophy and Religion Studies and other departments at UNT to examine major environmental issues through an interdisciplinary perspective.The program offers graduate studies in environmental science that lead to the Ph.D., granted through the Department of Biological Sciences. The course of study, involving both core and elective courses, is designed for those students who desire an interdisciplinary perspective concerning human-environmental interactions.