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University of Central Florida College of Sciences Conservation Biology Ph.D. 4000 Central Florida Blvd BIO 301 Orlando, FL 32816-2368 US   Phone: 1-407-823-4701 Fax: 1-407-823-5769   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Doctoral Doctor of Philosophy in Conservation Biology; Applied Conservation Biology Track; Ecology and Org Certificate Graduate Certificate in Conservation Biology On Campus   The conservation biology Ph.D. program provides an interface between traditional biological sciences and the areas of economics, law, urban and rural planning, politics, communication, philosophy, and environmental engineering. The purpose of this training is to produce scientists who are not only capable of doing independent research but who can work within the broader area of environmental politics, law, and economics to communicate issues of conservation biology to policy makers, the general public, and industry. Students will choose one of two specializations: Applied Conservation Biology or Ecology and Organismal Biology. The Applied Conservation Biology Track is intended to provide the academic background necessary to begin work in industry, non-governmental organizations, or government in a leadership role in the application of cutting-edge principles to problem solving in conservation biology. The Ecology and Organismal Biology Track embraces both applied and basic research concerning ecological questions to address current concerns in the area of conservation biology. Students taking either track would be prepared to pursue an academic career.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Bachelor's degree  Pre-Requisite Courses Students entering the graduate program with regular status are normally expected to have completed course work generally required for a bachelor’s degree in biology.  International Student Requirements In order to enroll in graduate classes, students must have obtained a baccalaureate or higher degree, prior to the start of the term for which the student is admitted, from a regionally accredited institution or from a recognized foreign institution. International students are not eligible for nondegree/certificate status unless they hold an eligible visa. Additional information regarding immigration processes and transition to the UCF community is available from the International Services Center: www.intl.ucf.edu. International applicants are encouraged to begin the application process early. Also, international applicants should ensure all supporting documents, including those required to issue an I-20, are received by the stated application deadline. Only official documentation is accepted and it is the student's responsibility to submit all documents by the application deadline.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Except those who are from countries where English is the only official language or those who have earned a degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, students must demonstrate proficiency.  Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 3288  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 3974  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $950  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $20814  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable