Overview

Pennsylvania State University’s Intercollege Graduate Degree Program in Ecology trains scientists to explore the natural world and the multitudes of interactions within it.

Specifically, we teach students to observe, experiment with, and analyze patterns in the natural world with a goal of pursuing solutions to some of the most pressing problems of our time—such as those related to biodiversity, climate change, invasive species, food security, and infectious disease.

Students in Penn State’s Intercollege Graduate Degree Program in Ecology:

Gain a thorough understanding of ecological theory and hypothesis testing
Conduct research that tests basic ecological theories or applies ecological principles to meet critical societal needs
Engage with faculty members from across Penn State in their coursework and research
Develop their communication and leadership skills

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Ecology
Population Genetics
Principles and Applications in Landscape Ecology
Conservation Biology
Microbial Physiology and Structure
Microbial Biotechnology
Environmental Soil Microbiology
Ecological and Environmental Problem Solving
Population Estimation and Modeling
Physiological Ecology
Plant Ecology

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Applicants should have a strong science background, including chemistry through organic chemistry, mathematics through calculus, physics, and biology.
Students with a background in another discipline that has potential value to original ecological work will be seriously considered. A junior/senior grade-point average of 3.00 or better (on a 4.00 scale) is required.
Students are strongly urged to choose their research interests and initiate communication with the relevant faculty member(s) before applying for admission.

The following are required:

three or more letters of recommendation regarding the student's academic and professional promise;
a concise statement describing the student's goals both within the program and in professional life;
a curriculum vitae.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

University Park

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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