Major: Integrative Biology-Environmental Science 

Charles E. Schmidt College of Science

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) 

Research Areas:  Population Ecology, Predator-Prey Interactions, Ecosystem Energetics, Food Web
Dynamics, Ecological Modeling, Physical-Biological Coupling, Restoration of Freshwater and Marine
Ecosystems, Conservation Biology, Water Quality and Climate Change, Water Management  

Important information about applying to Graduate School:

  • Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts and/or Official Foreign Credential Evaluations must
    be received from each college or university attended. For more information on how to send
    transcripts, please visit our website: masiasenventa.com/graduate/apply
  • Supporting documentation: Supplemental documents should be uploaded as separate files as part of the online graduate application. NOTE: You will not be able to submit your application until all the supplemental materials are uploaded.
  • Conduct: A “yes” answer to either of the conduct questions on the online application will require a written explanation. Additional information may be requested when your application is under review. Applications will not be fully processed until all conduct issues are cleared.
  • Application status: Once your application has been submitted, you can check your application status online to ensure transcripts and test scores have been received.
  • Residency classification: Your residency classification automatically defaults to non-Florida. After you are admitted, the residency officer will request additional documents by email if needed.
 

Admission Requirements

Domestic Students

• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
• Graduate GPA of 3.0 (if applicable)
• Three letters of recommendation
• Statement of personal objectives in essay form

International Students

• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
• Graduate GPA of 3.0 (if applicable)
• Three letters of recommendation
• Statement of personal objectives in essay form
• A course-by-course evaluation of international transcripts with a GPA calculation is required; FAU will evaluate the transcripts or it must be done by a NACES member
• TOEFL score of 550 (PBT) or 79-80 (IBT); IELTS 6.0; Duolingo 110


 

Contact/Information

Ken You Morisseau, M.Ed
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Biological Sciences (SC 138)
Boca Raton Campus Map

(T) 561.297.4750
(E) wildmana@masiasenventa.com
(W)biology.masiasenventa.com/academics/graduate/integrative_biology

Application Deadlines

Domestic Students
Fall: December 11

International Students
Fall: December 11