Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Geoscience in Philadelphia United States | Temple University
Temple University
|
Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
21,768
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Department of Earth and Environmental Science provides a Ph.D. program featuring graduate-level geoscience courses, regular seminars, qualifying examinations, and dissertation research. Students in Temple University's Geoscience Ph.D. program within the College of Science and Technology engage in specialized studies and innovative investigations of geological systems impacting human societies. The curriculum examines how growing populations and technological advancements influence Earth's natural processes. Doctoral candidates can secure research support across specialties including environmental geology, geochemistry, sedimentary geology with paleontology, and structural geology. The program emphasizes both established and cutting-edge geoscience domains, reflecting the field's interdisciplinary character. Applicants from diverse scientific backgrounds with readiness for graduate geoscience studies are encouraged to apply.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Coursework Required for Admission Consideration: Applicants are required to have taken courses in Geology to prepare them for graduate-level classes and instructing undergraduate majors. In addition, at least one year of college-level Chemistry, Calculus, and either Physics or Biology is expected.
Master's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A master's degree is recommended, but undergraduate research experience is also considered in evaluating applicants.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree, whether a BA or a BS, with a major in Geology or a related program in Science or Mathematics is required.
Statement of Goals: Identify your specific interest in Temple's Geoscience PhD program and the faculty member with whom you would like to work, and report on your research goal, future career goals, and academic and research achievements.
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE: Optional. Scores above the 50th percentile in the quantitative and verbal sections are expected, but higher scores are more competitive.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 85
IELTS Academic: 6.5
PTE Academic: 58
Duolingo: 110
Resume: Current resume required.
Writing Sample: Applicants are required to submit a writing sample directly to the Graduate Chair of Earth and Environmental Science. Acceptable materials include the undergraduate thesis or research paper, master's thesis, and published journal articles in which the applicant is first author.
Advanced Standing: For students who enter the program with a subject-appropriate master's degree, coursework may be counted for advanced standing. Requests for advanced standing are evaluated on a case-by-case basis for appropriateness of the coursework and performance. Up to a maximum of 30 credits of formal graduate courses completed with a grade of B or better may be accepted.
Master's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A master's degree is recommended, but undergraduate research experience is also considered in evaluating applicants.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree, whether a BA or a BS, with a major in Geology or a related program in Science or Mathematics is required.
Statement of Goals: Identify your specific interest in Temple's Geoscience PhD program and the faculty member with whom you would like to work, and report on your research goal, future career goals, and academic and research achievements.
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE: Optional. Scores above the 50th percentile in the quantitative and verbal sections are expected, but higher scores are more competitive.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 85
IELTS Academic: 6.5
PTE Academic: 58
Duolingo: 110
Resume: Current resume required.
Writing Sample: Applicants are required to submit a writing sample directly to the Graduate Chair of Earth and Environmental Science. Acceptable materials include the undergraduate thesis or research paper, master's thesis, and published journal articles in which the applicant is first author.
Advanced Standing: For students who enter the program with a subject-appropriate master's degree, coursework may be counted for advanced standing. Requests for advanced standing are evaluated on a case-by-case basis for appropriateness of the coursework and performance. Up to a maximum of 30 credits of formal graduate courses completed with a grade of B or better may be accepted.
Tuition
USD
21,768