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PhD Geochemistry at University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Los Angeles, United States

Programme overview

PhD Geochemistry is a doctoral programme in Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences, College of Letters and Science at UCLA. Areas of study: The program in geochemistry offers study in biogeochemistry, environmental geochemistry, experimental petrology, geobiology, isotopic studies of stable and radioactive elements, marine geochemistry, meteorite research, mineral physics, paleoclimate, and planetary science.

Faculty: College of Letters and Science  |  Department: Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall, Winter, Spring  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: The program in geochemistry offers study in biogeochemistry, environmental geochemistry, experimental petrology, geobiology, isotopic studies of stable and radioactive elements, marine geochemistry, meteorite research, mineral physics, paleoclimate, and planetary science. Other comparable areas of study are also possible. Full time students must enroll in a minimum of 12 units per quarter. The twelve units required per quarter may include, among others, courses in the 500 series (individual study or research). Each course of study is individually created by the advising committee in consultation with the student.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application deadline: December 1, 2026. GRE: Optional. Letters of recommendation: 3. In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit a statement of purpose. A bachelor's degree in chemistry, geology, physics, astronomy, or a related field is required. Applicants must have outstanding records in the relevant basic sciences and mathematics. Qualified students may proceed directly toward the Ph.D., although most obtain the M.S. degree in the process.

Most graduate departments and schools have deadlines in November and early December for the following fall term.

Graduate application fee: $135 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents, $155 for all other applicants; deadlines are set by each programme, mostly in November and early December for the following fall.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.ucla.edu/admissions/steps-to-apply/

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