PhD in Earth and Ocean Sciences at Duke University

Duke University

United States of America, Durham

University Rank:#62

The Earth and Ocean Sciences at Duke University is a PhD program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Durham , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 5 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on January 10, 2027.

About PhD in Earth and Ocean Sciences

The Division of Earth and Ocean Sciences offers research opportunities in four broad areas of geoscience: Earth-surface sciences focus on processes that shape and change landscapes and environments--the interactions between life, water, and landscapes, including coastal geomorphology and ecomorphodynamics, and the evolution of coupled human-landscape systems as climate and societal forcings change. Ocean, atmosphere and climate sciences include ocean circulation, atmospheric dynamics, marine biogeochemistry, and ocean/atmosphere interactions, particularly as they relate to global climate change. Earth resources addresses the geologic formation and human use of mineral, energy, water, and land resources including mineral formation, life-cycle analysis, energy consumption/emissions, water quality as it relates to human health, and the role of technology in the Anthropocene. This area also includes evaluation of the health and economic impacts of changes in air quality and climate associated with policy choices. The history of Earth and life encompasses the temporal evolution of our planet through its lifetime including aspects of paleoclimate, paleoceanography, and paleoenvironment. It asks the fundamental question: how did the geologic history of Earth affect its biotic evolution and biodiversity.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in Earth and Ocean Sciences at Duke University

Entry Requirements

Transcripts: Unofficial transcripts required with application submission; official transcripts required upon admission
Letters of Recommendation: 3 Required
Statement of Purpose: Required
RÃ©sumÃ©: Required
GRE Scores: GRE General (Optional for 2022)
English Language Exam: TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test required* for applicants whose first language is not English
*test waiver may apply for some applicants
GPA: Undergraduate GPA calculated on 4.0 scale required

English Requirements

IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 90

English Program Requirements

If your first language is not English, you must submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test, or the Duolingo English Test.

Tuition and Fee Information for PhD in Earth and Ocean Sciences at Duke University

Application Fee 95

PhD in Earth and Ocean Sciences at Duke University

Duke University

United States of America, Durham