Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior (PhD)
Department website: https://integrativebio.utexas.edu/ecology-evolution-and-behavior
The graduate program in ecology, evolution, and behavior encompasses a range of fields. Research ranges from the molecular level to the ecosystem, with approaches that include fieldwork, laboratory analyses, and mathematical modeling.
Graduate Handbook
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Admissions
For the Doctor of Philosophy, preliminary training should have provided a working core of knowledge in general biology and the history of biology; other helpful areas are plant biology, vertebrate and invertebrate zoology, genetics, ecology, evolution, animal behavior, and physiology. Statistics and computational skills are also valuable.
Total Hours Required: 33
Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core courses (taken in the first year) | 6 | |
| Additional courses (at least three must be lecture courses, including at least two of the following): | 12 | |
| Fundamentals of Evolution | ||
| Fundamentals of Integrative Animal Behavior | ||
| Fundamentals of Ecology | ||
| Additional Coursework | 9 | |
| EEB 699W | Dissertation | 6 |
| Graduate Natural Sciences Requirements | ||
| Graduate University Requirements | ||
| Total Hours | 33 | |
Additional Requirements
At least one course must satisfy a requirement for quantitative skills.
The average time to degree is six to seven years of full-time enrollment, with approximately 105-120 hours of course registration including research and dissertation hours.