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PhD Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis

Washington University in St. Louis, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences equips students for a research career centered on understanding Earth, environmental, and/or planetary processes. The degree provides comprehensive training in both research and teaching, with course requirements designed to provide foundational knowledge.

Faculty: Graduate School of Arts & Sciences  |  Duration: Five years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: St. Louis, MO, United States

What you will study

Requires 30 units.

Career pathways

Graduates are well-prepared to tackle complex scientific challenges in academia, government, and industry.

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Application information

Arts & Sciences sets one doctoral application deadline each year, generally in the first week of December.

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