PhD Environmental Science or Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Science is a 3-year Doctorate program that deals with the study of the environment in a chemical, biological, and physical context.
This is also considered as a higher study of energy conservation, pollution, climatic changes, biodiversity, plastic menace, and global warming as it is a combination of both social science and natural science.
In Indian colleges, the annual average fee charged for the course ranges between INR 1,000 and 2 lakh for 3 years, and the annual average salary the graduates can earn after completion of the course ranges from INR 4 to 10 lakh, and it may increase with experience and expertise.
Candidates of this program are hired in diverse fields such as Ecologist, Geographer, Lecturers, Conservation Scientist, Energy Conservationist, Hydrologist, Climate Change Analyst, Botanist, Wildlife Biologist and so on.
Interested postgraduates pursuing the higher studies in this discipline can opt for further positions in management. Scientific research in the subject and consultancy services are available for those interested in pursuing the discipline professionally.
| Course Level | Doctorate |
| Full-Form | Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Science |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Examination Type | Semester-based or Annual |
| Eligibility | Master’s Degree/ Post-graduation with a minimum of 55% |
| Admission process | Merit-based / Entrance Examination |
| Course Fee | INR 1,000 - INR 2,00,000 |
| Average Salary | INR 4,000 - INR 10,00,000 |
| Top Recruiting Companies | Wildlife Institute of India, Godrej, Discovery, etc. |
| Job Positions | Wildlife Film-maker, Research Assistant, Environment Journalist, Forest Carbon Specialist, Conservation Hydrologist, Senior Program Officer, Environment Photographer, Waste Management Director, Senior Catastrophe Risk Modeler, Environment Management Analyst, Zoologist, Research Associate, Hydrologist, etc. |
| Area of Employment | Academic Institutes, Environment Protection Companies, Water Treatment Plants, Agriculture Sector, Weather Departments, Environment Content Writings, National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries, Waste Management Plants, etc. |
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