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Graduate Applicants
The Interdisciplinary Ecology (IEC) graduate program is designed for students interested in conducting interdisciplinary research in emerging ecological and environmental issues.
Candidates seeking admission to the IEC degree program should obtain the appropriate application materials from the following sources. Applications are received centrally by the University of Florida (UF) Office of Admissions. Admission decisions are made by the School of Natural Resources and Environment (SNRE) after assessment of eligibility based on academic background and experience, placement with a faculty advisor who agrees to accept the applicant into their research group, and allocation of financial support.
For general guidance for how to apply, review the checklist provided and consider the general admission criteria outlined by the UF Office of Admissions.
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Eligibility for Admission
Students wishing to enroll in any IEC graduate program should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with a major related to one of our core areas: ecology, natural sciences, social sciences, sustainability, or data science. If your bachelor’s degree is not related to any of these fields, you will generally have to complete pre-requisite courses (Chemistry 1 with Lab, Chemistry 2 with Lab, Biology 1 with Lab, and Biology 2 with Lab) at another institution before applying for admission to one of the programs.
The UF Graduate School requires applicants to have a minimum grade point average of B (3.0 on a 4-point scale) for all upper-division undergraduate work.
All international applicants will be required to provide English Proficiency Test Scores and meet the minimum score requirements. Students from countries where English is the only official language, who have attended non-US institutions where the only official language of instruction is English, or who have earned a degree within the United States may qualify for an exemption at the discretion of the academic department. The university does not accept scores compiled from multiple tests to meet English proficiency requirements.
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Application Process and Checklist
Submit your graduate application online by creating an account or signing into an existing account. To apply to the Interdisciplinary Ecology major, select the college (College of Agricultural and Life Sciences), then select the type of IEC degree program you’re applying to (Ph.D. or M.S.).
SNRE requires that prospective students identify and confirm a faculty advisor that is affiliated to SNRE prior to admission to the program. Browse affiliated faculty advisors by research interest, department, or location on the Affiliate Faculty page. Students will not be admitted without the acceptance of a faculty advisor.
Checklist:
- Online Application for Admission to Graduate School for U.S. or international students
- Statement of Purpose/Letter of Intent describing your graduate education and career interests. Learn more.
- Résumé or CV*
- $30 Application Fee (SNRE does not provide fee waivers)
- Official transcripts of all collegiate work sent to the UF Office of Admissions
- Official copy of English Proficiency Test Scores sent to the UF Office of Admissions
- Three (3) letters of recommendation
*Pursuant to Florida Statute, your application requires inclusion of all post-high school education and employment, as well as information about ongoing international affiliations and research funding. Ensure this information is included on your curriculum vitae (CV) or résumé that is uploaded within your graduate application.
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Financial Assistance
If you would like to apply for funding, such as matching graduate assistantships or College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Dean’s Awards, you will first need to identify an Interdisciplinary Ecology (IEC) affiliate faculty member who agrees to be your advisor. The IEC affiliate faculty member should contact the SNRE Director to discuss admissions and any funding that is available.
If you have other sources of external funding, please be sure to inform SNRE Director Dr. Ramesh Reddy (krr@ufl.edu).
For more information about funding opportunities, visit our Financial Assistance page or go to the UF Graduate School funding website.
*The IEC-Online program is self-funded, thus ineligible for SNRE graduate assistantships. See the IEC-Online Program for more details.
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Florida Residency
Florida residency for tuition purposes is determined by the UF Office of Admissions. For more information, please visit their Residency for Tuition page.
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International Applicants
Once admitted, SNRE will work with the UF International Center to request an I-20 or DS-2019. The UFIC will contact you automatically to follow up. Please see the steps for I-20 or DS-2019 processing here.
All international applicants will be required to provide English Proficiency Test Scores and meet the minimum score requirements. Students from countries where English is the only official language, who have attended non-US institutions where the only official language of instruction is English, or who have earned a degree within the United States may qualify for an exemption at the discretion of the academic department. The university does not accept scores compiled from multiple tests to meet English proficiency requirements.
