Houston,
TX,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Planetary Science - Planet Formation and Differentiation in Houston United States | Rice University
Rice University
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Houston United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
57,210
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Our goal is to understand planetary formation and early evolution, examining how these processes shaped the initial states and potential for life on rocky planets, protoplanets, and meteorite source bodies in our solar system. Through high-pressure experiments, we investigate the composition and architecture of metallic cores in differentiated celestial objects, along with core development in terrestrial planets.
Additionally, we analyze orbiter and rover data to study the surface compositions of Mars, Venus, and Mercury. We aim to align these findings with predicted mantle compositions through controlled laboratory experiments.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A completed application form.
Transcripts of all previous college or university work.
TOEFL scores for foreign students whose language of instruction was not English. The Rice university code is 6609.
Three letters of recommendation GRE or other applicable test scores**
**For 2021, Rice is eliminating the Graduate Records Examination (GRE) standardized test requirement for its graduate programs. The TOEFL IBT Home. A minimum score of 90 is required.
IELTS Indicator. A minimum score of 7 is required. TOEFL, at least 600 on the paper-based TOEFL or score 250 on the computer-based TOEFL.
Transcripts of all previous college or university work.
TOEFL scores for foreign students whose language of instruction was not English. The Rice university code is 6609.
Three letters of recommendation GRE or other applicable test scores**
**For 2021, Rice is eliminating the Graduate Records Examination (GRE) standardized test requirement for its graduate programs. The TOEFL IBT Home. A minimum score of 90 is required.
IELTS Indicator. A minimum score of 7 is required. TOEFL, at least 600 on the paper-based TOEFL or score 250 on the computer-based TOEFL.
Tuition
USD
57,210