Overview

The Physics - Planetary Sciences track at the University of Central Florida is designed to prepare students to be competitive in the global planetary sciences research community.

What you will learn

The goal of the Planetary Sciences track is to foster a vibrant Planetary Science research environment that can attract top students, researchers, and faculty and contribute significantly to the exploration of space.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physics of Planetary Processes
Classical Mechanics
Advanced Astronomical Data Analysis
Advanced Observational Astronomy
Advanced Planetary Geophysics
Planetary Atmospheres

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

72 credit hours minimum beyond the bachelor's degree or 42 credit hours minimum beyond the master's degree

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Orlando, United States

Disciplines

Physics View 193 other PhDs in Physics 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Three letters of recommendation.
Statement of goals.
Students entering the Planetary Sciences graduate track program with regular status are normally expected to have completed coursework generally required for a bachelor’s degree in a closely related science field such as physics, astronomy, geology, geophysics, atmospheric sciences, chemistry, biology, mathematics or planetary sciences.
CV or Résumé.
Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation.

Additional courses may also be required to correct any course deficiencies for those applicants without full preparation in physics and astronomy.

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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Tuition Fee

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International

21508 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21508 USD per year during 84 months.
National

21508 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21508 USD per year during 84 months.
In-State

6664 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6664 USD per year during 84 months.

Living costs for Orlando

1111 - 1939 USD /month

Living costs

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