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PhD Earth Sciences at Syracuse University

Syracuse University, United States

Programme overview

PhD with field, laboratory and computational research on Earth's deep interior, lithosphere and surface, requiring substantial independent research and a defended dissertation. Research areas include seismology, tectonics, hydrogeology, paleobiology and isotope geochemistry.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences  |  Duration: Most students finish within four years; funding for a minimum of eight semesters  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Syracuse, NY, United States

What you will study

Students lacking enough core Earth Science courses complete them in the first two years; the degree centers on independent research and the dissertation.

Career pathways

Suited to academia, research and other sectors that require a terminal degree.

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Entry requirements

Incoming students are expected to have two semesters of the following courses: calculus, chemistry, and physics or biology. Potential graduate students should have at least three core Earth Science courses on their transcripts, such as: Paleobiology, Sedimentology, Mineralogy, Structural Geology, Geochemistry, Geophysics, Climatology, Geomorphology and/or Hydrogeology. Those who have fewer than three core courses at the time of admission will complete the outstanding core course requirements during their first two years in residence. Students are strongly encouraged to have participated in an approved summer field course or comparable field experience.

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: Most students finish within four years; funding for a minimum of eight semesters

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