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PhD of Earth System Science

University of California, Irvine

  • Irvine, United States
  • 5 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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University of California, Irvine campus

About the program

Research doctorate on climate and environmental change across atmosphere, Ocean, Land, Cryosphere and human systems.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop independent research expertise in Earth System Science. Design and conduct original investigations
  • Critically assess evidence
  • and communicate defensible scholarly findings.

Career outcomes

  • Researchers
  • Educators

Curriculum

  • Minimum nine 4-unit graduate courses (36 units) with a B average. Required core: EARTHSS 200
  • 204
  • 266 And 298 (Practicum) plus five more graduate courses. Also TA training
  • Comprehensive exam
  • Advancement exam and dissertation.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor or master degree from a recognised institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (programmes may set more)
  • GRE
  • Letters and writing samples per programme
  • TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 7 unless the degree was taught in English.

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Bachelor or master degree from a recognised institution, GRE and letters per programme.

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

  • Degree Certificates
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Research Proposal if required
  • Academic References
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • English Proficiency Results if required.

How to apply

  1. Review the research degree entry requirements and identify a suitable supervisor where necessary. Prepare transcripts
  2. Qualifications
  3. A research proposal and supporting evidence requested for your subject. Submit the research application and respond to any follow-up requests. Accept an offer and complete immigration arrangements if needed.

Other costs

Tuition per year$28,824 USD
Application fee$155 USD
Deposit$5,800 USD

Program details

CampusIrvine
Faculty or schoolSchool of Physical Sciences
DepartmentEarth System Science
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1
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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 5 years.