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Ph.D. Programs


UAF offers two programs suitable for students interested in a Ph.D. in the area of environmental engineering or environmental quality science.

The Ph.D. in Engineering program is designed for students with a prior degree in engineering. The research area of the student usually focuses on an engineering topic.

The Interdisciplinary Ph.D. program (http://www.uaf.edu/gradsch/general/degrees/INDS/INDS_admissions.html) is open to both engineering and science majors. This option is particularly suitable for projects that encompass both scientific and engineering aspects and which involve advisors from different departments of UAF.


Admission Requirements for Ph.D.

In order to maintain the highest quality program, the faculty members of the Environmental Program have established stringent admission requirements. Admission to the program is a sign that a student has demonstrated high academic achievement and has a strong potential to successfully complete graduate studies. More detailed information about the application process can be found in the section How to apply for environmental graduate programs

Applicants to the Ph.D. in Engineering graduate program must have:

  • a M. S. in Engineering with a GPA of 3.0 or better
  • if an international student, a minimum TOEFL score of 575 for the paper test or 213 for the computerized test
  • GRE test, with a score of 150 % or higher for the combined analytical and quantitative parts
  • A preliminary Graduate Study Plan which indicates the intended coursework and research area. The Graduate Study Plan is to be developed in cooperation with the future advisor.

Applicants to the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program must have:

  • a MS. in either Engineering or a Physical or Natural Science with a GPA of 3.0 or better;
  • if an international student, a minimum TOEFL score of 575 for the paper test or 213 for the computerized test.
  • GRE test, with a score of 150 % or higher for the combined analytical and quantitative parts
  • A preliminary Graduate Study Plan which indicates the intended coursework and a 2-3 page Statement of Research Goals. The Graduate Study Plan is to be developed in cooperation with the future advisory committee, involving faculty members from several departments of UAF.

The statue of University of Alaska's first President Charles E. Bunnell during winter.
The statue of University of Alaska's first President Charles E. Bunnell during winter. Photo by CEM dept.

Course of studies for Ph.D.

A minimum of 18 credits of courses (not including research/thesis credits) must be completed for a Ph.D. Degree. Each student must develop an individual Graduate Study Plan with her/his Graduate Advisory Committee within the first year of the program. This replaces the preliminary Graduate Study Plan that was submitted when applying for the program. The number of classes to be taken and the selection of classes are specified in the Graduate Study Plan.

You can look up the course descriptions of all classes offered at UAF at
http://www.uaf.edu/catalog/current/courses/index.html


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