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PhD of Planetary and Space Sciences

University of Central Florida

  • Orlando, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

The Doctor of Philosophy in Planetary and Space Sciences is a doctoral-level programme of the College of Sciences at the University of Central Florida in Orlando.

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 Planetary and Space Sciences. Design and conduct original investigations
  • Critically assess evidence
  • and communicate defensible scholarly findings.

Career outcomes

  • Research Assistant
  • Laboratory Assistant
  • Programme Coordinator

Curriculum

  • Requires manual verification.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor or master degree from an accredited or governmentally recognised institution with GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in undergraduate work or a related graduate degree
  • English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 80
  • IELTS 6.5
  • Duolingo 120)
  • GRE or GMAT where the programme requires.

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Bachelor or master degree (US or equivalent) from an accredited or governmentally recognised institution, Credential evaluation by UCF College of Graduate Studies, Some programmes need WES, Silny or TEC, GRE/GMAT where required, Foreign influence screening for doctoral research positions.

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$23,087 USD
Application fee$30 USD
Deposit$45,912 USD

Program details

CampusMain Campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Sciences
DepartmentPhysics
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.