Overview
Features
- Both programs at University of Illinois at Chicago are based in an Earth and Environmental Sciences curriculum.
- Applicants with interdisciplinary natural science backgrounds are also encouraged to apply.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Geochemistry
- Environmental Geochemistry
- Field Experience in Earth Sciences
- Organic Geochemistry
- Biogeochemistry
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 84 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- We offer admission to students for the Fall and Spring semesters. Deadlines: January 15 for Fall admission and July 15 for Spring admission.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Earth Sciences Environmental Economics & Policy Environmental Sciences View 53 other PhDs in Earth Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Baccalaureate Field Earth science, environmental science, other natural or physical sciences, or engineering (also applies to those applicants having an MS degree). Students from other areas are also encouraged to apply if their backgrounds indicate a reasonable chance for success in the program.
- Prerequisites Students entering with an MS degree in the sciences can receive up to 32 hours of credit toward the PhD.
- Grade Point Average At least 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of undergraduate study.
- Tests Required None.
- Minimum English Competency Test Score
- Letters of Recommendation Three required; preferably from professors familiar with the applicant’s academic work.
- Personal Statement Required.
Tuition Fee
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International
8664 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4332 USD per semester during 84 months. -
National
8664 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4332 USD per semester during 84 months. -
In-State
4156 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2078 USD per semester during 84 months.
Living costs for Chicago
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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