Overview

About the program

The Earth and Environmental Sciences program at Boston College provides our graduates with the disciplinary credibility and the interdisciplinary vision they need to advance careers in academia, government, and the private sector. Students combine course work with advanced research under the supervision a faculty advisor.

Students are encouraged to obtain broad backgrounds by taking courses in geology, geophysics, and environmental geosciences along with the other sciences and mathematics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

River Restoration and Management
Alternative Energy: Why Aren't We There Yet?
Paleoclimatology/Paleoceanography
Environmental Oceanography
Watershed Geomorphology
Hydrogeology
Environmental Isotope Geochemistry
Paleobiology
Topics in Geobiology
Geophysics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newton, United States

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Environmental Economics & Policy Environmental Sciences View 63 other PhDs in Earth Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Form & Fee
University/college transcripts are required from all post-secondary education institutions attended.
3 Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose. Most departments require a brief (1-2 pages) personal statement in which applicants should discuss their preparation, motivation, and goals for their proposed courses of study.
English Language Proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20755 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20755 USD / year

≈ 20755 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20755 USD / year

≈ 20755 USD / year

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Scholarships Information

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About the program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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