Boca Raton,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Geosciences in Florida United States | Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University
|
Florida United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,792
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
54 months
Geoscientists employ diverse interdisciplinary approaches such as field studies, remote sensing, and mathematical models to evaluate spatial distributions of organisms and their environmental interactions. Their research focuses on analyzing how human habitation influences natural systems across different timeframes.
Florida Atlantic University's Geosciences Department provides a specialized Ph.D. program that integrates geography and geology with complementary disciplines. This career-focused curriculum incorporates subjects like conservation biology, urban planning, and engineering, equipping students with advanced research skills to address complex environmental challenges. The program accommodates both full-time scholars and working professionals pursuing their doctorate while maintaining employment.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Individuals will be admitted to the doctoral program in Geosciences based on the following requirements:
Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a field of geosciences or related area. Students who have already earned a master's degree or equivalent in geography, geology or related field may be admitted to the doctoral program and may be awarded up to 30 credits toward the Ph.D. in Geosciences. Geosciences-related areas include anthropology, biology, chemistry, civil engineering, environmental science, public administration and urban and regional planning.
International students whose native language is not English must score at least 550 on the paper-based TOEFL or at least 79-80 on the computer-based test or a score of 6 or higher on the IELTS.
A Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score of 150 or higher on the verbal portion and 150 or higher on the quantitative portion, and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 in the applicant's last degree program.
Three satisfactory professional and/or academic letters of reference.
A written letter of support from a Geosciences faculty member with doctoral faculty status at FAU or an approved cognate faculty member with doctoral faculty status at FAU indicating a willingness to supervise the applicant's doctoral research.
Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a field of geosciences or related area. Students who have already earned a master's degree or equivalent in geography, geology or related field may be admitted to the doctoral program and may be awarded up to 30 credits toward the Ph.D. in Geosciences. Geosciences-related areas include anthropology, biology, chemistry, civil engineering, environmental science, public administration and urban and regional planning.
International students whose native language is not English must score at least 550 on the paper-based TOEFL or at least 79-80 on the computer-based test or a score of 6 or higher on the IELTS.
A Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score of 150 or higher on the verbal portion and 150 or higher on the quantitative portion, and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 in the applicant's last degree program.
Three satisfactory professional and/or academic letters of reference.
A written letter of support from a Geosciences faculty member with doctoral faculty status at FAU or an approved cognate faculty member with doctoral faculty status at FAU indicating a willingness to supervise the applicant's doctoral research.
Tuition
USD
19,792