Houston,
TX,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Planetary Sciences - Interior Structures and Dynamics 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
Numerical simulations help analyze mantle convection and crustal development on rocky exoplanets. Our research explores connections between planetary interiors, surfaces, and atmospheric formation, examining how these relationships influence mantle dynamics, tectonic activity, and long-term habitability potential. By studying convective system physics, we investigate mechanisms that promote or suppress tectonic plate movement on celestial bodies.
Our seismology team analyzes Mars Insight mission data, improving models of the Martian interior to enhance our knowledge of its geological history and formation processes.
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