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The Earth & Planetary Sciences Department at UCSC has an outstanding reputation, our PhD recipients are leaders in academia, research, government, and industry. The Ph.D. program in Earth Sciences teaches students to conduct basic and applied research, to work in a cutting-edge technical environment, both independently and in groups. The program is tailored to the individual student's academic background, professional experience, research plans, and career goals. Please see the UCSC General Catalog for more information.
Student must have a four-year bachelor's degree at an English-speaking institution.
English Language Testing
For those choosing to take the TOEFL, a minimum score on the paper-based TOEFL of 550, or 220 on the computer-based test, or 83 on the internet-based test is required for admission.
For those choosing to take the IELTS, a minimum overall score of 7 from the IELTS test is required for admission.