A PhD program in Environmental Policy provides students with education and research experience to meet the challenges of environmental advocacy for the future. The Phd program covers subject matters including:

• Biodiversity conservation
• Climate change
• Corporate sustainability
• Environmental health
• Political aspects of environmental policy

All PhD programs require you to do a lot of individual research. A faculty member guides this research, and you often start out by working with their current project. It is usually required that you research the school’s faculty members and identify one or more that you would be interested in working with. If none of them have interests that match yours, it is best to find a different school to attend.

Many forms of financial aid may be available, such as federal student aid, scholarships, and grants from other external sources. The process of getting a Doctoral degree is longer than the process of getting a Master’s degree. It is usually well worth the extra time, because with a PhD, you can work towards any career in environmental scienceyou want. The starting salary can be higher, your opinions may carry greater weight, and your knowledge base is very solid.