PhD in Geology - Climatic Processes in Pasadena United States | California Institute of Technology

California Institute of Technology | Pasadena United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 58,479
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

Earth's climate -- encompassing long-term trends in temperature, rainfall, wind patterns, and atmospheric/oceanic makeup -- has transformed throughout history, leaving imprints in rock formations, soil layers, and fossilized remains that developed alongside shifting environmental conditions. By analyzing these preserved geological materials, fossil records, and biological molecular evidence, researchers like geologists, geobiologists, and geochemists can reconstruct our planet's climatic history spanning billions of years.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree or the equivalent before beginning graduate study. Applicants who already hold a Ph.D. degree will not be considered for a second Ph.D. degree. Transcripts from each college or university attended, three letters of recommendation, a CV, and the applicant's statement of purpose are required components of the application and are carefully and equally weighed during the evaluation process.



There is no minimum requirement for the English proficiency exams. However, all new students who have had limited instruction in English will participate in a one-on-one English evaluation with the ESL instructor during Orientation and may be asked to enroll in an English as a Second Language (ESL) course.

Tuition USD 58,479

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