Marine Science and Conservation PhD

Program Code: G-MSC-PHD
Degree Designation: Doctor of Philosophy
Department: Graduate School
Website: nicholas.duke.edu/academics/doctoral-programs/marine-science-conservation-msc

Program Summary

The Division of Marine Science and Conservation, one of three academic units in the Nicholas School of the Environment, offers graduate study for students wishing to earn a PhD in marine science and conservation. Doctoral students emphasize research as a major part of their degree programs. It is designed to prepare students for careers in university teaching and research or outside of the university involving the application of science to policymaking. The program is designed to ensure that students receive detailed training in either natural or social science while, at the same time, being able to synthesize information from both fields. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact individual faculty members with whom they wish to work prior to applying to The Graduate School.

Academic Requirements

• Environment 849A (Graduate Seminar and Professional Development)

• Environment 878A (Current Topics in Marine Science and Conservation)

• Environment 876A (Data and Time-series Analysis in Marine Sciences)

• Environment 773A (Marine Ecology)

• Environment 860SA (Political Ecology)

• Environment 887A (Theories and Methods for Policy Analysis of the Commons) or approved substitute