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Earth & Environmental Sciences (Doctoral) at Michigan State University

Michigan State University, United States

Programme overview

The Earth and Environmental Sciences PhD centres on independent research, with coursework designed around the student's professional goals. Research is commonly within the specialities of the faculty, though innovative work in any area of environmental sciences is encouraged.

Faculty: College of Natural Science  |  Department: Earth and Environmental Sciences  |  Duration: 24 credits of dissertation research plus coursework  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: East Lansing, MI, United States

What you will study

9 credits of earth and environmental sciences coursework (including at least 3 credits at 800 level), 24 credits of GLG 999 dissertation research, and an oral and written comprehensive examination.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants with a bachelor's or master's degree may be admitted based on the previous two years of academic work. Satisfactory GRE General Test scores are required.

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.

Duration: 24 credits of dissertation research plus coursework

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