PhD in Environmental Engineering Sciences at University of Florida

University of Florida

United States of America, Gainesville

University Rank:#212

The Environmental Engineering Sciences is a PhD degree offered by University of Florida at its main campus in Gainesville , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 5 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from January 9, 2027.

About PhD in Environmental Engineering Sciences

Program Information

Graduate study is offered leading to the degrees Master of Engineering, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy in the field of environmental engineering sciences. Our graduate research and education areas are

Air Resources

Monitoring of air pollutants: indoor, ambient, industrial, and occupational
Monitoring methodology and instrumentation development
Formation and fate of air pollutants
Air quality modeling
Air pollution control: system, process and materials
Sustainability of air quality
Health effects and environmental impact of air pollutant

Environmental Nanotechnology

Manufacturing and tailoring of nanomaterials and nanodevices for application in environmental and human health research
Environmental fate and transport of nanomaterials
Environmental implications of nanomaterials

Engineering Education Collaborative

Student-centered learning and design based apprenticeship
Problem solving and critical thinking
Diversity and cultures of inclusion
Role of informal learning environments
Universal design for STEM students with (learning) disabilities

GeoSystem Engineering/Waste Management

Bioreactor Landfills
Combustion and Thermal Treatment Residuals
Contaminated Soil Characterization and Treatment
Construction and Demolition Debris
Electronic Waste
Hazardous Waste
Landfill Design and Operations
Landfill Gas and Leachate
Recycling and Beneficial Use of Wastes
Treated Wood
Waste Characterization and Leaching
Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries

Stormwater, Water Supply and Wastewater

Fundamental characterization of aqueous and particulate-phase contaminants including emerging contaminants: representative ambient monitoring, methodology and load quantification.
Sourcing and generation of aqueous and particulate phase contaminants, physics and chemistry of contaminant transport and fate.
Water contaminant control: systems, unit operation and processes, and materials development, in particular innovative mass transfer materials and low impact development materials.
Water reuse as part of the urban water cycle: volumetric and contaminant load impacts
Unit operation and process modeling: scalable physical models and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
Integrated physical, chemical, biological and thermal treatment phenomena for water cycle components.
Coupling fundamental monitoring and material balance testing with urban water modeling.
Fundamental and applied studies of physical-chemical water treatment processes, such as adsorption, coagulation, ion exchange, and oxidation, for a wide range of water qualities including surface water, groundwater, membrane concentrate, landfill leachate, and human urine.
Innovative applications of ion exchange for water treatment.
Fundamental studies in aquatic chemistry with a focus on the role of natural organic matter.
Fundamental and applied studies of adsorption and photocatalysis, including surface optimization
Bottom up integrated urban water system simulation and optimization

Sustainability Science & Engineering

Rational design of nanomaterial through acute and full-life-cycle toxicity assessment
Life cycle assessment calculations and comparisons of alternative energy and materials options
Industrial ecology
Corporate water resources sustainability
Campus green building codes
Green laboratory techniques
Operation of buildings to meet green energy requirements

Systems Ecology and Ecological Engineering

Ecological Engineering
Emergy Analysis and Environmental Economics
Wetlands and Watershed Ecology
Ecological Modeling
Community and Conservation Ecology
Environmental Policy
Microbiology of Natural and Engineered Systems
Biological and Chemical Remediation of Contaminated Systems
Effects of Climate and Land Use Changes on Biogeochemical Cycles

Water Systems

Contaminant transport and fate
Decision support systems
Ecohydrology and hydrologic restoration
Hydrology
Stormwater control
Water resources planning and management
Water conservation
Fundamental characterization of aqueous and particulate-phase contaminants including emerging contaminants: representative ambient monitoring, methodology and load quantification.
Sourcing and generation of aqueous and particulate phase contaminants, physics and chemistry of contaminant transport and fate.
Water contaminant control: systems, unit operation and processes, and materials development, in particular innovative mass transfer materials and low impact development materials.
Water reuse as part of the urban water cycle: volumetric and contaminant load impacts
Unit operation and process modeling: scalable physical models and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
Integrated physical, chemical, biological and thermal treatment phenomena for water cycle components.
Coupling fundamental monitoring and material balance testing with urban water modeling.
Fundamental and applied studies of physical-chemical water treatment processes, such as adsorption, coagulation, ion exchange, and oxidation, for a wide range of water qualities including surface water, groundwater, membrane concentrate, landfill leachate, and human urine.
Innovative applications of ion exchange for water treatment.
Fundamental studies in aquatic chemistry with a focus on the role of natural organic matter.
Fundamental and applied studies of adsorption and photo catalysis, including surface optimization
Bottom up integrated urban water system simulation and optimization
Aqueous Geochemistry and Water Treatment

Graduate students can also combine one or more of the above areas with specialties in other departments at the University of Florida.

The department participates in the hydrologic sciences interdisciplinary concentration that is offered through 9 departments in 3 colleges. This concentration is described under Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies.

Direct admission into the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy programs requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or in a basic science such as chemistry, geology, physics, biology, or mathematics. Persons with a degree in a nontechnical field may also be admitted into this program after completing appropriate technical courses. Direct admission into the Master of Engineering program requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.

Requirements for a master's degree normally take 12 to 24 months to complete. The length of time required for the Doctor of Philosophy degree depends partly on the research topic, and may be completed in 3 years, but often takes longer, depending on prior academic experience.

Combination degree program: The department offers a combination bachelor's/master's degree program. This program allows qualified students to earn both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree, with a savings of 12 credits.

Joint program: The Environmental Engineering Sciences Department, in partnership with the Levin College of Law, offers a joint program leading to the M.S. or M.E. degree in environmental engineering sciences and the Juris Doctor degree. Twelve credits of appropriate course work are counted toward both degrees.

For more information, please see our website: http://www.essie.ufl.edu.

environmental engineering sciences (PHD)

SLO 1 Knowledge
Knowledge an ability to identify, formulate, and solve environmental problems using scientific and engineering methods and tools

SLO 2 Skills
An ability to critically read and evaluate engineering or science literature.
An ability to use the techniques, methods, and appropriate professional tools necessary for professional practice at an advanced level
An ability to communicate effectively

SLO 3 Professional Behavior
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

Environmental Engineering Sciences (ME & MS)

SLO 1 Knowledge
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve environmental problems using scientific and engineering methods and tools

SLO 2 Skills
An ability to critically read and evaluate engineering or science literature
An ability to use the techniques, methods, and appropriate professional tools necessary for professional practice at an advanced level
An ability to communicate effectively

SLO 3 Professional Behavior
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in Environmental Engineering Sciences at University of Florida

Entry Requirements

Applicants who should complete the SSAR:

Attended a high school regionally accredited in the United States for at least three years.
Attended a DODEA (Department of Defense Education Activity) school.

Applicants who should not complete the SSAR:

Attended a secondary school located outside the United States for more than one semester.
Studied a curriculum that did not follow the standard U.S. system.

Required: At least three full years of your most recent secondary school transcripts, including courses in progress (grades 9, 10 and 11 + senior schedule) in both the native language of instruction and a word for word certified English translation (if applicable). Unofficial transcripts are accepted electronically via the status Check Status page for the review process, while official transcripts and translations are required upon enrollment.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 80

English Program Requirements

All applicants, regardless of citizenship, must demonstrate English proficiency. English proficiency examination results, such as TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test, are encouraged for non-native English speakers, but are not required for freshman admission. SAT or ACT results are required for all freshman applicants.

Tuition and Fee Information for PhD in Environmental Engineering Sciences at University of Florida

How to Apply for PhD in Environmental Engineering Sciences at University of Florida

Start by exploring our more than 250 degree programs to determine the application requirements and if additional items, such as transcripts, portfolios or recommendation letters, are needed in your application. Application deadlines also vary by department, so be sure to apply before the deadline.

Regardless of program, all graduate students apply using the UF graduate school application through CollegeNET. You will select your college and major within the application. Complete the application and pay the $30 non-refundable application fee. Review your application carefully before submission, as changes cannot be made once the application is submitted.

The Office of Admissions does not provide an application fee waiver. If needed, check directly with the program to which you are applying. Additionally, if your application is not considered because the application deadline is passed, UF will not issue you a refund for the application fee. It is important to know the application deadlines for the intended major.

If you are applying to more than one program, you must complete an application for each program and pay the non-refundable application fee

Official test scores must be sent to UF electronically by the testing agency.

GRE

Review your program requirements to determine if GRE scores are needed. Most applicants must submit GRE scores, but some programs in the College of the Arts do not require these. When using electronic delivery, select school code 5812 (University of Florida). UF does not superscore the GRE.

GMAT

All MBA applicants must submit satisfactory scores on the Graduate Management Admissions Test. GMAT scores may also be accepted by certain MHA, Sport Management, and Food and Resource Economics programs. Contact individual departments for specific requirements. When ordering your scores from GMAC, select the department you intend to apply to here at the University of Florida.

Fundamentals of Engineering

Some engineering programs will accept FE scores as a substitute for the GRE. Contact individual programs for requirements.

Exemptions

Applicants with a previous graduate or professional degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution may be exempt from the Graduate Record Exam or Graduate Management Admission Test at the program's discretion.

Verifying Receipt of Scores

Requested scores generally arrive to UF within 2-4 weeks

Send your transcripts to the UF Office of Admissions.

For the purpose of initial review, the Office of Admissions accepts unofficial transcripts. These can be uploaded through your Application Status page.

Applicants who receive an offer of admissions should arrange to have official transcripts sent to the UF Office of Admissions from each postsecondary institution attended. If you attended UF as your postsecondary institution, you do not have to order a transcript from the Office of the University Registrar. Official transcripts can be sent to UF in two ways: paper transcript received by UF in a sealed envelope or electronic transcripts sent from your institution directly to UF, which can save up to two weeks response time. UF accepts electronic transcripts through FASTER, Parchment, National Student Clearing House, ScribbleSoft, e-Scrip Safe, Credential Solutions, SCOIR or Transcripts Plus.

All academic credentials become property of the university. They will not be returned to you or forwarded to a third party. For diplomas and academic credentials that are only issued once, please send an attested or certified copy of the original.

Transcript updates can be found within your Application Status page. Transcripts uploaded or received by mail will display on the Application Checklist as Transcript - Under Review. Once the transcripts are reviewed, these checklist items will be removed, and the Awaiting Transcript checklist items will be updated accordingly. We process transcripts as quickly as possible. The Admissions Office prioritizes the review of transcripts needed for students to register for the current term.

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.

If the program of interest requires recommendation letters, these should be submitted electronically through the admissions application. You must request these recommendations prior to submitting your application. You cannot add or delete recommendations once your application has been submitted. If your recommendation is supplied by paper or PDF, check with your academic program to inquire if this will be accepted.

You can check the receipt of materials by the Office of Admissions on the Check Status page. This page will only reflect information concerning materials forwarded directly to the Office of Admissions and does not include materials that are required to be sent directly to your academic unit.

Approximately 24-48 hours after submitting your online application, your 8-digit UF Identification Number (UFID) will be available on the status of your application. Use the same username and password used to submit your CollegeNET application.

Your UFID is unique to you and should be used in all email communication and any subsequent applications submitted. If you do not use your UFID in communications and submissions, it is difficult for us to match your test scores, transcripts, and financial aid information to your academic record.

PhD in Environmental Engineering Sciences at University of Florida

University of Florida

United States of America, Gainesville