Doctor of Philosophy in Earth Systems Science at Florida International University

Programme overview

The PhD in Earth Systems Science offers concentration in either the geosciences with the Geosciences major, or in environmental sciences, conservation, policy, and management with the Natural Resource Science and Management major. The doctoral program emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach in solving geoscientific and environmental problems and stresses the importance of field observations complemented by laboratory analysis and numerical modeling. Graduates of the program are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to find sustainable solutions to environmental problems.

Faculty: College of Arts, Sciences, and Education | Duration: 5 years (75 credits) | Location: Miami, FL, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 75 credit hours. Requirement areas in the catalogue: Geosciences Major; Natural Resource Science and Management Major.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application Procedures Admission decisions to the Doctoral Program in Earth Systems Science will be made by the Department’s Graduate Committee. To be considered for admission, applicants must submit the following documents prior to the admission deadlines. (1) FIU Online Graduate Application Form (available at https://admissions.fiu.edu/how-to-apply/graduate-applicant/index.html ). (2) Official transcripts of all college level work. When applicable, a certified English translation must accompany the original. (3) English proficiency (TOEFL and TSE) exam scores taken within the previous five years, sent from the Education Testing Service. (4) A resume with pertinent information regarding applicant’s previous experience and achievements. (5) A statement of intent, including a brief discussion (not to exceed 2000 words) of educational goals and career projections, and the name of the prosp

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate entry terms: Fall (starts in August), Spring (starts in January) and Summer (starts in May); some programmes limit admission to one or two terms a year.

Domestic doctoral deadlines: Fall February 15; Spring August 1; Summer December 1. Programme deadlines may be earlier. The graduate application fee is $30.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.fiu.edu/

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