Overview
As such, the department encompasses a rich diversity of scientific expertise and initiatives that strive to understand Earth’s deep structure, climate, biosphere, atmosphere and oceans, landscapes, and how these systems interact and evolve over all timescales.
Key Features
- The Department of Geosciences from Princeton University covers a wide range of fields and actively promotes interdisciplinary study and research.
- Students with interest in tectonics and geophysics, seismology, Earth history, geochemistry, geochronology, petrology, mineral physics, biological oceanography, environmental microbiology, biogeochemistry, paleontology, paleoceanography and paleoclimate and environmental geology will find most of their research and educational needs accommodated within the laboratories of Guyot Hall.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Atmospheric Radiative Transfer
- Atmospheric Chemistry
- Chemical Oceanography
- Environmental Issues Seminar
- Physics and Chemistry of Minerals
- Responsible Conduct of Research in Geosciences
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Disciplines
Geology View 18 other PhDs in Geology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Statement of Academic Purpose
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Recommendation Letters
- Transcripts
- Fall Semester Grades
- English Language Tests
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Princeton
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.