Doctor of Philosophy(Environmental Biology)
- Field Of Study:
- Science & Mathematics
- Level Of Study:
- PhD. Studies
- Course Subject:
- Course Intake:
Programme Description
Environmental Biology is increasingly gaining attention, especially in these environmentally-conscience times. Malaysia enjoys the luxury of a rich biodiversity in a relatively small area. Its effective preservation and conservation requires a strong understanding and appreciation of the environment. Students are trained in fundamental and practical aspects of ecology and the environment. Knowledge and understanding of various concepts of ecology, function and interaction between abiotic and biotic components of various ecosystems will be strengthened. This will give a broad understanding about the diversity together with the structure and function of tropical ecosystems, the importance of environmental protection and conservation of natural resources. Aquatic biology and environmental biology are therefore very closely related. Academic personnel in the School of Biological Sciences doing research related to Environmental Biology are also involved in supervising postgraduate students working on Aquatic Biology-related research topics.
Research Thrust Areas
Environmental Biology
- Soil Science
- Tropical Forest Ecology
- Tropical Wetland Ecology
- Chemical Ecology
- Population & Community Ecology
- Environmental Pollution
- Biodiversity Conservation
- Wildlife Ecology & Management
- Animal Behaviour
Admission Requirements
Applicants should possess one of the following:
PhD
- A Master’s or Bachelor’s (First Class Honours or CGPA >3.67/4) degree in a related area.
- International applicants are required to have a minimum score of 550 (Paper-based) in TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or a minimum score of 213 (Computer-based) in TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or a minimum score of 80 (Internet-based) in TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or minimum score of 6.0 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System). Results must be attached with the application form.
Durations
PhD
- Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters
- Part-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 15 semesters
Source : Universiti Sains Malaysia
