Doctor of Philosophy in Energy Systems

The Energy Graduate Group is designed to meet the world's growing needs for highly qualified, thoughtful and dedicated leaders in sustainable energy systems. In addition to coursework and research, students interact with researchers and leaders from industry, government, public interest groups, and academia through seminars, internships, and visiting lectures. The Energy Graduate Group is designed to meet the world's growing needs for highly qualified, thoughtful and dedicated leaders in sustainable energy systems. Ph.D. students will be required to take at least 45 units, of which 30 units must be graduate level courses in the major, exclusive of seminars and research units, and an additional 15 units of upper division or graduate courses. All required courses must be completed before taking the qualifying examination. At least 24 of these required units must be taken at UC Davis. In-depth knowledge in the major field can typically be obtained by completing approximately 30 units in
upper division and graduate courses.

The Interdisciplinary Energy Studies Graduate Group offers M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs focused on energy technologies and policy, planning, systems analysis, management, and design. Graduates of the programs will be uniquely poised to pursue employment opportunities in power technology, consulting, engineering research companies, utilities, academia, national laboratories, federal, state, and local government agencies, and non-governmental organizations. The Energy Graduate Group is designed to meet the world's growing needs for highly qualified, thoughtful and dedicated leaders in sustainable energy systems.

UC Davis requires academic records from each college-level institution you have attended. You will be instructed to upload scanned copies of your transcripts after you have submitted your online application.
Doctoral applicants normally will have earned a minimum grade point average of 3.5 and must also submit three letters of recommendation.
Statement of Purpose and Personal History Statement
Three Letters of Recommendation
EGG Prerequisites. Please provide this information in the Prior Coursework section of your online application. If you have deficiencies in any of these areas, you will need to complete them in your first year of study.
All applicants
Intermediate Statistics
Calculus
In addition, Energy Policy & Management track applicants
Intermediate Economics
TOEFL iBT - Minimum Score: 80
IELTS - Minimum Score 7.0 on a 9-point scale