Final Examinations: A final oral examination covering the thesis and related subject matter is required.
Admission Requirements
All applicants must submit an online application to the Graduate College and must meet the minimum requirements for admission. In addition, scores from the GRE (minimum score of 1080, verbal and quantitative combined) or Miller Analogies Test (minimum score 45) are required. Applicants are expected to have completed 18 credit hours in biological sciences and closely-related courses. Specific fields of study may have specific expectations regarding courses taken at the undergraduate level. Applicants not meeting these course requirements may be considered for admission with deficiencies. Submit the following separate application materials to:
Graduate College Admissions
Arizona State University
Interdisciplinary B #170
PO Box 871003
Tempe, AZ 85287-1003
A resume.
A statement of intent (maximum 600 words) explaining, 1) the applicant's interest in environmental resources, 2) the applicant's academic background, and 3) the applicant's educational objectives.
Three letters of recommendation from references who are qualified to comment on the applicant's potential in the selected area of study.
Application Deadlines
For fall enrollment, application materials are due to Applied Biological Sciences and the Graduate College by March 15.
For spring enrollment, application materials are due to Applied Biological Sciences and the Graduate College by Oct. 15. Selection Procedures and Notifications
Department faculty evaluate the applications and supporting materials and recommend to the Graduate College whether the applicant should be granted regular or provisional admission or if admission should be denied. If admission is provisional, the Graduate College, in its letter of admission, specifies the provisions that need to be met to gain regular status. The school informs successful applicants of the procedures for enrollment.