Drexel University College of Arts and Sciences PhD in Environmental Science 3141 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19104 US   Phone: 1-800-2-DREXEL Fax: 1-215-895-5939   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Doctoral Ph.D.-Environmental Science On Campus   The Ph.D. degree can be pursued in fields related to the expertise of the core faculty. Students work closely with one or more faculty members in mastering their chosen area of environmental research. The Environmental Science doctoral program is multidisciplinary and, in collaboration with other departments at the University, allows for research in a number of disciplines including environmental science, environmental policy, and environmental sociology. Applicants to the doctoral program are judged on the basis of academic excellence and the alignment of their research interests with those of the environmental faculty. To be awarded the Ph.D., students must complete a major research project publishable in a peer-reviewed journal. A minimum of 90 credits is required beyond the bachelor’s degree; credits from a master’s degree may apply. There is no prescribed coursework. Students develop an academic plan of study appropriate for the completion of their research under guidance of a faculty advisor. In addition to a qualifying entrance examination, the Ph.D. student must pass a candidacy examination and an oral defense of his or her dissertation, which demonstrates the capacity to perform independent research.     Accreditation Information: Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools  # Of Credits Required: 90  Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees bachelor of science degree in science, mathematics, or engineering from an accredited institution  Pre-Requisite Courses Minimally, students must have completed a year of calculus, general biology, general chemistry, physics, and, preferably, a semester of organic chemistry.  International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: Yes   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $ 875.00  Tuition: 2625  Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 2080  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 3650  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $800  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $28800  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