A research doctorate in ecology and environmental science.
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
College requirements (6 CH) and major requirements (9 CH), plus electives below.
Elective courses: select 3 (9 credit hours).
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.
Full transcripts, two references and, where required, a research proposal are needed.
Graduates pursue careers in environmental consulting, sustainability, government and research, or continue to postgraduate study.
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
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
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.