PhD in Geochemistry - Geochemistry and Cosmochemistry in Los Angeles United States | University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Los Angeles | Los Angeles United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 27,366
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

UCLA geochemists and cosmochemists investigate chemical phenomena across vast scales, from atomic and molecular levels to planetary systems and beyond. Our research delves into the solar system's formation, tracing its links to interstellar matter and the transformation of primordial dust and gas into planetary foundations. We study early planetesimal geology, their aggregation into Earth and other planets, as well as geological process rates, extreme environment fluid chemistry, magma chamber dynamics, and metamorphic changes during orogeny. Our analytical capabilities include the national ion microprobe facility, various mass spectrometers, and a precision multi-collector ICP-MS for isotopic analysis. Experimental facilities enable mineral and fluid synthesis under conditions ranging from surface to core-mantle boundary pressures and temperatures, utilizing specialized furnaces, piston-cylinder apparatus, and diamond-anvil cells. Computational resources support quantum-level studies of materials through Linux clusters, complemented by analytical tools like electron microprobes, environmental SEMs, and Raman spectrometers.


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Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

A bachelors degree in chemistry geology physics astronomy or a related field is required Applicants must have outstanding records in the relevant basic sciences and mathematics Qualified students may proceed directly toward the PhD although most obtain the MS degree in the process Exams GRE Types GRE Optional Letters of Recommendation 3 The general requirement for admission for a US student is a bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution comparable in standard and content to a bachelors degree from the University of California Graduate admission through the regular process requires an overall scholastic average including any postbaccalaureate study of B 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or better or its equivalent if the letter grade system is not used. Your IELTS Academic overall band score should be at least 7.0. 7.0 is the minimum required. Your TOEFL score on the paper and pencil test must be at least 560 or at least 87 on the internet-based test. For the internet based TOEFL TOEFL iBT the following are the expected scores for each section Writing - 25 Speaking - 24 Reading - 21 Listening - 17 Your statement of purpose will be used in conjunction with your application for consideration for graduate admission and financial support Specific requirements individual majors may have 500 1000 or 1500 word limits.

Tuition USD 27,366

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