Following the receipt of all required documents, a period of up to six months is needed to make a determination of eligibility for admission. If determined to be eligible for admission, prior to registering as students in the University, individuals must file with the International Student Adviser proof of adequate medical insurance and a signed authorization for emergency medical treatment. At each subsequent registration, students must file with the International Student Adviser evidence that the health insurance is being maintained. Substitutions of equivalent statistics courses may be made upon recommendation of the dissertation committee with the approval of the Environmental Sciences Program committee. Courses descriptions are available on-line .
Students have a number of electives from which to choose.
Specific coursework requirements will be determined by the Doctoral Advisory Committee. Each candidate for the PhD in Environmental Sciences must execute an original and rigorous research project culminating in the completion and defense of a dissertation. An overview of the chemistry of natural waters, soils, and the atmosphere. Emphasis will be on the chemical and biological agents which affect the quality of the environment. Principles of operation and applications of modern instrumental techniques used in environmental science.