Natural resources
Doctor of Philosophy
Securing natural systems for generations to come
Wildfire research, conservation program leadership, wildlife management and policy analysis are just a few of the many paths available to professionals with doctoral-level knowledge and research skills in natural resource sciences.
In this program, you will study advanced principles for managing and protecting our land, water, minerals, forests, fish and wildlife. You will gain valuable research experience, with opportunities to engage in projects at our 15 research units. Our world-class facilities include a remote wilderness research station and one of the largest DNA and genetics laboratories devoted to the study of wild plants and animals.
As a Ph.D. student, you will customize your plan of study to fit your personal background, research interests and career goals. The program requires the completion of a dissertation.
Overview
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Application information
Applicants for the Ph.D. in natural resources program must meet the following degree-specific admission requirements:
- Education level: Bachelor's
- GPA: 3.0
- GRE: No
- TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 79/6.5/115 (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language)
- Number of references: Three
- Other requirements: Acceptance into this research-based program is contingent upon faculty who agree to serve as primary advisor. You must identify and contact faculty who are researching in the narrow focus area you are interested in pursuing to determine their level of interest in becoming your advisor. Please only contact faculty with research in your primary interest.
Program availability
- Semester intake: Fall, Spring, Fall
- Eligible for international admission
- Deadlines: General application deadlines
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application. Contact cnr-grad-studies@uidaho.edu for additional program information.
Review the CNR Graduate Studies Handbook for additional information
Contact information
CNR Graduate Studies Contact: cnr-grad-studies@uidaho.edu, 208-885-1505
Graduate Admissions contact: graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu, 208-885-4001
Find Department of Fish and Wildlife Sciences faculty advisor contacts.
Costs, funding and research
To learn about various ways to fund your graduate degree, check out Graduate Funding.
For detailed information about the cost of attendance, visit Financial Aid.
Degree fit
This degree could be a good fit if you:
- Want to make a profound impact in natural resource sciences
- Have a strong educational foundation in biology, science, ecology and math
- Can communicate complex ideas and concepts to others
- Are inquisitive and an analytical thinker
- Want to lead original research in an area that interests you
Career outcomes
Current job openings
1,371 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and mid-career salaries
- Regulatory Affairs Managers • Compliance Managers • Wind Energy Development Managers • Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers
$97,250 - Conservation Scientists • Range Managers • Park Naturalists
$76,552 - Foresters
$70,598 - Environmental Scientists and Specialists • Environmental Restoration Planners • Industrial Ecologists
$85,591 - Postsecondary Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers • Postsecondary Environmental Science Teachers
$82,694
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