Tallahassee,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Geophysical Fluid Dynamics in Tallahassee United States | Florida State University
Florida State University
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Tallahassee United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,993
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Geophysical fluid dynamics explores the complex natural movements of fluids through an interdisciplinary lens, combining mathematical models, computational simulations, and experimental research with field observations. Professionals in this field require strong foundations in classical physics, applied mathematics, and a passion for earth sciences. Pursuing this academic path provides students with a comprehensive perspective on geophysical phenomena that transcends traditional single-discipline studies.
This graduate program culminates in a Ph.D. degree, with no master's option currently available. Managed by the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Institute, it features unique degree criteria distinct from conventional Earth science departments. The curriculum prioritizes cross-disciplinary methods and core principles of mathematics, physics, and fluid mechanics over discipline-specific descriptive content.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students may apply to the program through the Department of Scientific Computing or through Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Institute. Students are accepted into the program on the basis of their academic record in science and mathematics, their Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) and/or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score, and their letters of recommendation. To be admitted, students must have achieved a B average in the science and mathematics portions of their baccalaureate degree work (or any graduate degree work they may have taken) and achieved a GRE score at the 50th percentile or better on the verbal section and on the quantitative section. Students expecting to receive financial assistance (see below) will need a significantly higher GRE score. Foreign nationals are expected to have a score of 80 or better on the Internet-based TOEFL, 6.5 on the IELTS examination, or 77 on the MELAB examination.
A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution, with a minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average (GPA) in all coursework attempted while registered as an upper-division undergraduate student working towards a bachelor's degree, OR
A graduate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution, AND Test Scores.
Internet based TOEFL (IBTOEFL): 80
Paper based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550
International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS): 6.5
A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution, with a minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average (GPA) in all coursework attempted while registered as an upper-division undergraduate student working towards a bachelor's degree, OR
A graduate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution, AND Test Scores.
Internet based TOEFL (IBTOEFL): 80
Paper based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550
International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS): 6.5
Tuition
USD
19,993