Overview
By providing the necessary research tools, the program facilitates the student's transition to a scientist capable of developing high quality, independent research and investigatory skills required to make original discoveries and contributions to the Earth and planetary sciences and to society as a whole.
Features
- The Ph.D. degree in Earth and Planetary Sciences at Rutgers University requires 72 credits overall by state mandate; a minimum of 24 course and 24 research credits are required – the remaining 24 credits can be either course or research credits to be decided by the student’s research committee.
- To successfully advance to Ph.D. candidacy, the student must 1) pass a qualifying exam and 2) prepare, orally present, and defend a written Dissertation Proposal.
- For completion of the Ph.D., the candidate must complete a comprehensive written dissertation and successfully present and defend an open presentation of the dissertation.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Economic Geology
- Studies in Paleontology
- Sedimentary Geology
- Structure and Formation of the Earth
- Geodynamics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Earth Sciences View 54 other PhDs in Earth Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Personal statement, official transcripts, resume, and three letters of recommendation.
- Personal Statement should identify scientific interests, potential advisor(s) and areas of scientific collaboration, and career goals.
- For both PhD and Master's applicants, the GRE General test will not be considered by the admissions committee in its deliberations.
Tuition Fee
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International
33722 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 33722 USD per year during 36 months. -
National
33722 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 33722 USD per year during 36 months. -
In-State
19824 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19824 USD per year during 36 months.
Living costs for New Brunswick
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Scholarships Information
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