
Overview
Skills aquired
- demonstrate an in-depth understanding of a subfield related to planetary sciences (minor);
- demonstrate ability to design, conduct, and document an independent research project that generates results that can be published in the peer-reviewed literature;
- effectively evaluate the scientific literature essential to the research area and articulate how the research is related to and advances the discipline;
- effectively communicate their research to peers and colleagues (e.g. peer-reviewed literature, national or international conferences and workshops, and seminars);
- effectively communicate their science to a broader audience, including its basic aspects to a lay person.
The Department of Planetary Sciences offers multidisciplinary programs leading to the Ph.D. program in Planetary Sciences at University of Arizona with a major in planetary sciences. Areas of specialization include, but are not restricted to, the experimental, observational, and theoretical study of planetary atmospheres; the interiors of planets and planetary satellites; asteroid and cometary astronomy and physics; meteoritics; problems of plasma physics associated with cosmic rays; the solar wind and its interaction with solar system bodies; celestial dynamics; solar physics; and investigations of the formation of the solar system and other planetary systems.
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Planetary sciences includes, but is not limited to,
- the science of the Sun,
- planets and their moons,
- other Solar System objects,
- and objects orbiting other stars;
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
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General requirements
- General GRE score is required; subject GRE test score is recommended but not required
- University of Arizona/PTYS graduate application
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Official college transcript(s)
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20126 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 10063 USD per semester and a duration of 24 months. -
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20126 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 10063 USD per semester and a duration of 24 months. -
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11938 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 5969 USD per semester and a duration of 24 months.
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