PhD in Geochemistry - Space Physics 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 has gained worldwide acclaim for its pioneering work in space plasma physics. The university's space physics team conducts research involving data interpretation, computer simulations, modeling, and theoretical plasma studies. Their investigations focus on solar wind behavior, the magnetic fields surrounding Earth and other planets, and how solar wind interacts with various solar system objects like asteroids, moons, non-magnetic planets, and planetary magnetic fields. Current projects examine atmospheric depletion mechanisms on planets and lightning phenomena in planetary atmospheres. Significant research is dedicated to analyzing Earth's magnetic field disturbances, including geomagnetic storms and substorms. UCLA advances knowledge of magnetized space plasma by developing and deploying magnetometers on groundbreaking space missions. These UCLA-designed instruments have allowed researchers and students to make substantial discoveries about the magnetic properties and behavior of Earth, Venus, Jupiter, their moons, asteroids, and solar wind.


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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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