Doctor of Philosophy in Ecology and Environmental Sciences
About This Programme
A research doctorate in ecology and environmental science.
Course Highlights
- Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- Research doctorate with supervision across the college's research areas
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
Coursework
College requirements (6 CH) and major requirements (9 CH), plus electives below.
- COSC701 Research Methods II2 credits
- COSC702 Ethics of Scientific Research II1 credit
- COSS711 Seminar I1 credit
- COSS722 Seminar II1 credit
- COSS733 Journal Club1 credit
- BIOE710 Field Ecology3 credits
- BIOE700 Lab Rotations3 credits
- BIOE720 Ecosystem Management & Sustainability3 credits
Elective courses: select 3 (9 credit hours).
- BIOE730 Topics in Ecology and Environmental Sciences3 credits
- BIOE731 Aquatic Ecology3 credits
- BIOE740 Wildlife Disease Ecology3 credits
- BIOE759 Conservation Biology3 credits
- BIOE765 Global Environmental Changes3 credits
- BIOE782 Desert Ecology3 credits
- BIOE703 Applied Biostatistics3 credits
Comprehensive / Qualifying Examination
- COSC800 Comprehensive Exam
- COSR810 Research Proposal
Dissertation Research
COSR900 Dissertation Research, 30 credit hours. Research areas reflected in the program's advanced and elective courses: field ecology, ecosystem management and sustainability, aquatic ecology, wildlife disease ecology, conservation biology, global environmental change, and desert ecology.
- COSR900 Dissertation Research30 credits
Dissertation Defense
- COSD910 Dissertation Defense
Entry Requirements
Full transcripts, two references and, where required, a research proposal are needed.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in environmental consulting, sustainability, government and research, or continue to postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
Programme Details
Award
Doctor of Philosophy
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A relevant master's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Doctorate
Subject Area
Environmental Science
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Doctor of Philosophy
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 36,450/yr
Graduate applicants apply through apply.uaeu.ac.ae with transcripts, a CV and two references, and pay the AED 200 application fee.