Doctor of Philosophy in Geospatial and Environmental Analysis

Estados Unidos

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¿Qué aprenderé?

The interdisciplinary doctoral program in Geospatial and Environmental Analysis focuses on the application of geospatial analysis for improving the science, management, and conservation of natural resources and the environment. Based in the College of Natural Resources and Environment, the program draws upon the expertise of faculty from the Departments of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation, Geography, Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences, and Wood Science and Forest Products, as well as from those in departments in other colleges, including Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences, Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Biological Systems Engineering.

Geospatial research involves Geographic Information Systems (GIS), the Global Positioning System (GPS), remote sensing, and imagery analysis. Environmental analysis focuses on the complex interactions among people, nonhuman biota, and environmental conditions. This doctoral program combines cutting-edge training and research in the theory and application of geospatial science with environmental analysis to enhance research on a broad range of contemporary natural resource and environmental issues. Graduates will be prepared for careers in higher education, government, research, and industry.

Students must complete 90 credit hours and a dissertation that involves original research. The program has three areas of required coursework totaling 31 credits. The first is composed of required Core Courses consisting of 13 hours of classes that provide training in advanced research techniques, statistical and spatial analysis, and discussion of contemporary issues in GIS and remote sensing. The second area of coursework requires the selection of 12 hours of electives in geospatial classes involving both GIS and remote sensing. The third area involves 6 hours of classes from electives in environmental analysis. Students must also complete a minimum of 30 hours of Research and Dissertation and 29 hours of other coursework and/or additional hours of Research and Dissertation.

¿En cuál departamento estoy?

College of Natural Resources and Environment

Opciones de estudio

a tiempo completo (90 horas de crédito)

Costos de estudio
US$30.702,00 por año
Fecha de inicio

26 Agosto 2024

Lugar

Virginia Tech

925 Prices Fork Road,

BLACKSBURG,

Virginia,

24061, United States

Requerimiento de entrada

Para estudiantes de Estados Unidos

Students must have a minimum GPA: 3.2.

Para estudiantes internacionales

Admission to the Graduate School is contingent upon receipt of a four year (or 3 year degree recognized by the Bologna process) bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university and the presentation of evidence of potential to pursue graduate work.

Minimum GPA: 3.2

Testing Requirements:

TOEFL iBT 80.0

Paper 550.0

Computer 213.0

A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission.

Application Deadlines: Fall: Aug 01; Spring: Feb 15.

Puede haber diferentes requisitos de IELTS en función del curso elegido.

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