AB/ScB Geophysics and Climate Physics at Brown University

Programme overview

Standard program for the A.B. degree The Geophysics and Climate Physics concentration involves applying physics and mathematics to study processes that operate on and within the Earth and other planets, over short and long timescales. Geophysical approaches are fundamental for understanding how the oceans, atmosphere and ice sheets respond to climate change, managing resources such as water and geothermal energy, mitigating natural hazards such as earthquakes and volcanoes, and understanding the dynamic processes that shape the surfaces and control the interiors of Earth and other planetary bo

Faculty: The College | Department: Geophysics and Climate Physics | Study mode: full-time | Location: Providence, RI, United States

What you will study

Both A.B. and Sc.B. degrees are offered, requiring 12 and 19 courses, respectively.

Career pathways

Its requirements are well-suited to students seeking to combine these fields with other educational interests, while preparing them for diverse careers including environmental science, global change, and Earth and planetary science.

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Application information

USD 74,568 a year (2026-27). Full-time undergraduate tuition rate for all concentrations, 2026-27 (Fall $37,284 + Spring $37,284). Tuition only; excludes student activities, student resources, recreation and health services fees, health insurance, housing and meals. Source

First-year entry is in the fall; transfer students may enter in Fall or Spring.

First-year: Early Decision deadline November 1 (decision by mid-December); Regular Decision deadline January 5 (decision by early April). Applications go through the Common Application; the application fee is $80 (fee waivers available). SAT or ACT scores are required for first-year applicants.

Transfer: applications for spring 2027 entry close October 1, 2026; applications for fall 2027 entry close March 1, 2027, via the Transfer Common Application. Standardized tests are optional for transfer applicants.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.brown.edu/

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