Program Description
We train PhD and MS students in the evolutionary generation of Earth’s biodiversity, how this rich tapestry of life is structured by ecological interactions between species and their environment, and ways to sustainably manage and conserve this diversity in the context of unprecedented global change. With a large faculty and a focus on personal attention and mentorship, students gain the critical thinking, analytical, field, and laboratory skills to conduct research and apply their knowledge across conservation biology, ecosystem ecology, evolutionary biology, marine biology, microbial ecology, population and community ecology, population genetics, restoration ecology, and other areas.
View Department of Ecology, Evolution and Natural Resources Website
To explore Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory
To explore Hutcheson Memorial Forest Center
View Rutgers University Pinelands Field Station
Degree Types
- M.S. (Master of Science)
- Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy)
Campus Locations
Cook/Douglass Campus - New Brunswick
Admission Deadlines
For best consideration apply by these dates
December 1 for applicants who wish to be considered for University fellowships, teaching assistantships or graduate assistantships.
February 1 for all other applicants.
| Application Type | US Applicants | Non-US Applicants | Merit-Based Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | December, 1 | December, 1 | December, 1 |
| MS | December, 1 | December, 1 | December, 1 |