
Overview
Key Features
Upon completion of the Ph.D. program in Planetary Sciences , a student will:
- 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;
- 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.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Principles of Planetary Physics
- Atmospheres and Remote Sensing
- Solar System Dynamics
- Cosmochemistry
- Chemistry of the Solar System
- Planetary Global Techtonics
- Evolution of Planetary Surfaces
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Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Physics Astronomy & Space Sciences Natural Sciences View 26 other PhDs in Natural Sciences in United StatesExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- University of Arizona/PTYS graduate application
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Official college transcript(s)
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International
33600 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 33600 USD per year during 60 months. -
National
33600 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 33600 USD per year during 60 months. -
In-State
13400 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13400 USD per year during 60 months.
Living costs for Tucson
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Funding
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