Overview
The objectives of the doctoral program in Earth System Science from Stanford University are to enable students to develop the skills needed to conduct original investigations in environmental and Earth system sciences, to interpret the results, and to present the data and conclusions in a publishable manner.
Key Features
- We also intend that our graduates obtain strong communication skills and leadership skills, with the ability to teach and communicate effectively with the public.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Topics in Earth System Science
- Climate Change: An Earth Systems Perspective
- Research Proposal Development and Delivery
- Data science for geoscience
- Uncertainty Quantification
- Applied Multivariate Analysis
- Modern Statistics for Modern Biology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Earth Sciences View 24 other PhDs in Earth Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Electronic Stanford Graduate Application
- Statement of Purpose
- GRE and TOEFL Scores
- Letters of Recommendation
- Upload each transcript as a single pdf file. Do not upload an unofficial transcript printed from your university website. You must obtain an official transcript and make a scanned copy to upload to the application.
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Stanford
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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