Dr. Walter Jetz

Professor

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Biography

Walter Jetz is a Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and the Department of Environmental Studies at Yale University. His research is interdisciplinary and combines elements of biogeography, community ecology, landscape ecology, macroecology, global change ecology, evolution, comparative biology, and biodiversity informatics conservation. Jetz primarily focuses on terrestrial vertebrates and plant study systems, aiming to integrate scales of geography and ecological organization from global to local assemblages. He has significantly contributed to understanding the interplay between ecological patterns and processes, particularly in the context of environmental change and conservation efforts.

Research Interests

Courses

Data Science Ecology & Conservation Biodiversity Science Conservation Impact

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.