About the course

Bren?s PhD in Environmental Science and Management is a doctoral program designed to develop the broad knowledge, analytical powers, technical skills, and innovative thinking required to be a leader in your field.

　　As a Bren doctoral student you have the opportunity to engage in research that crosses disciplines, and to take courses at the Bren School or in other renowned UCSB departments, such as geography, ecology, earth science, economics, political science, and marine biology. Choose from a research track in either Natural Sciences or Engineering, or in Social Sciences.

　　As a student in the Bren PhD program, you'll benefit from the school?s superb facilities, smaller size, faculty mentorship, academic excellence, and opportunities to work across disciplines.

　　The Bren PhD program is mentorship-based, you will work ly with at least one Bren professor in their area of expertise. Your sponsor serves as your student advisor and the chair of your PhD committee. This faculty sponsor is also responsible for providing intellectual support and academic and career advice, as well as assisting you to obtain financial support from Graduate Student Researcher positions, Teaching Assistant positions, fellowships, and other areas of support. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: US$83,862

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Santa Barbara
Fall (September), 2025	Santa Barbara

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of California - Santa Barbara

online application)

　　Prerequisite Verification Form (MESM applicants only, submitted in the online application - visit http://www.bren.ucsb.edu/admissions/mesm_admissions.htm to access this form)

　　Three Letters of Recommendation (submitted online)

　　Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (submitted online)

　　GRE General test scores (provided to the Graduate Division by ETS), GMAT not accepted

　　TOEFL scores 550 Paper-Based Test (PBT), 80 Internet-Based Test (IBT) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Overall Band score of 7 or higher (if applicable)

　　Final/Official transcripts will be required for all applicants who are admitted and have indicated their intent to enroll at UC Santa Barbara by submitting a Statement of Intent to Register (SIR). UC Santa Barbara reserves the right to require official transcripts at any time during the admissions process, and rescind any offer of admission made if discrepancies between uploaded and official transcript(s) are found.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of California - Santa Barbara. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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