Doctor of Philosophy in Earth Science

Rice University, Houston, United States

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# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

24 monthsProgram duration

Earth and Marine SciencesMain Subject Area

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Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Study Level

PHD

Program Learning Outcomes for PhD in Earth Science Students graduating from this program will: Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the nature and origin of the materials that compose the Sunâ€™s planets at a level consistent with teaching the broad range of these subjects to general students and a subset of these subjects to students focusing on the study of Earth Science. Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the physical and chemical processes that operate in the deep interior, outer shell, and at the surface of the Earth at a level consistent with teaching the broad range of these subjects to general students and a subset of these subjects to students focusing on the study of Earth Science. Develop a knowledge and understanding of the geologic record of terrestrial and oceanic Earth processes and of life on Earth at a level consistent with teaching the broad range of these subjects to general students and a subset of these subjects to students focusing on the study of Earth Science. Use an appropriate set of state-of-the-art quantitative, computational, and analytical techniques in the conduct of their research. Demonstrate significant skills in scientific communication, both written and oral. This includes the ability to read and comprehend the scientific literature and an understanding of the importance of the scientific literature -- as a foundation for their research activities. Demonstrate not only the ability to contribute to the peer-reviewed literature, but also to write and publish a substantial contribution or contributions in the peer-reviewed literature. Degree Requirements for PhD in Earth Science All incoming students should have a strong background in physics, chemistry, and mathematics and should have, or should acquire, a broad grounding in fundamental earth science. The department encourages applications from well-qualified students with degrees in the other sciences, mathematics, or engineering. For general university requirements, see Graduate Degrees. The requirements for the MS and PhD in earth science are similar, but the PhD demands a significantly higher level of knowledge, research skills, and scholarly independence. Most students need at least two years beyond the bachelorâ€™s degree to complete the MS or four to complete the PhD. Candidates determine, with their major professor and thesis committee, a course of study following the Guidelines for Advanced Degrees in the Department of Earth Science distributed to all incoming students. For both degrees, candidates must: Complete 20 semester hours of course work at the 500-level and above (or other approved courses), not including research hours Pass a written preliminary exam Maintain a grade point average of 3.00 (B) or better Prepare a written thesis comprised of peer-reviewed publication(s) that represent an original contribution to science Defend the research and conclusions of the thesis in an oral examination Students with a bachelorâ€™s degree and department approval may work directly toward the PhD, in which case the course of study is equivalent to that required for both degrees; performance on the examinations and the thesis, however, should be at the level required for the PhD. Because the graduate programs require full-time study and close interaction with faculty and fellow students, the department discourages students from holding full (or nearly full) time jobs outside the university. Outside employment must be approved by the chair.

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Earth and Marine Sciences

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PHD

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Doctor of Philosophy in Earth Science

Rice University, Houston, United States

# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

24 monthsProgram duration

Earth and Marine SciencesMain Subject Area

Program overview

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Study Level

Program overview

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