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Earth and Planetary Sciences, PhD at Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Earth and Planetary Sciences covers planetary sciences, geosciences and environmental science, treating processes from rock formation to organism distribution as parts of one system. Research draws on observation, laboratory experiment, modeling and field studies.

Faculty: Krieger School of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Baltimore, MD, United States

What you will study

A core of statistics, Earth history, stable isotope geochemistry and ecology, with coursework in aquatic chemistry, microbial ecology, geospatial analysis and analytical environmental chemistry offered with Environmental Health and Engineering.

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Entry requirements

The department expects applicants for advanced degrees to have completed undergraduate training in the basic sciences and mathematics. Normally this includes mathematics through at least integral calculus and coursework, plus at least one year of coursework in physics, chemistry, and/or biology (with the exact combination depending on specialization). Further undergraduate study in one or more of these subjects or in mathematics is highly desirable for all programs in the Earth sciences; additional mathematics is essential for geophysics, atmospheric sciences, and dynamical oceanography.

Advanced Academic Programs charges a $90 non-refundable application fee per programme application for Summer 2027 and later terms.

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