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PhD requirements
Requirements that PhD students in Penn State's Ecology program need to satisfy in order to obtain a degree.
Overview
Outline of requirements that Ecology students registered for a PhD degree need to meet in order to graduate. » more
English competency
Doctoral candidates in the Ecology Program are required to demonstrate a high level of competence in the English language. » more
Thesis defense
Ecology PhD students must pass a final oral thesis defense before degree certification. This section contains information on thesis requirements and scheduling the thesis defense. » more
Registration
Information about registration requirements for Ecology PhD students (particularly near the completion of the program and graduation). » more