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Earth and Environmental Sciences, PhD at Tulane University

Tulane University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Earth and Environmental Sciences studies Earth's composition and evolution, with relevance to challenges such as resource demand and climate change. A master's degree is not required. Students pass a qualifying exam before the fifth semester, form a dissertation committee, present a prospectus and defend an original dissertation.

Faculty: School of Science and Engineering  |  Department: Earth and Environmental Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: New Orleans, LA, United States

What you will study

At least 48 semester hours of 6000-9000 level coursework approved by the graduate advisor, then dissertation research.

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Entry requirements

A master's degree is not a prerequisite for the PhD.

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.

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