Storrs,
CT,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Physics - Geophysics and Planetary Science in Storrs United States | University of Connecticut
University of Connecticut
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Storrs United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
40,746
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The UConn Physics Department boasts a dynamic graduate student community engaged in pioneering research across diverse disciplines such as:
Astrophysics
Atomic, Molecular and Optical (AMO) Physics
Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
Geophysics and planetary science
Nuclear and Particle Physics
The Geophysics Group welcomes you to explore Earth and planetary structures, physical characteristics, and dynamic processes. Graduate research opportunities are available with faculty advisors in both the Physics (Cormier) and Geoscience (Liu) programs. Our team actively participates in NSF-funded seismology (IRIS) and geophysical software (CIG) initiatives. Current investigations encompass:
Deep Earth Structure
Inner core: Earth's magnetic field originates from fluid motions in the outer core, driven by inner core solidification. By analyzing seismic wave interactions at the inner core boundary, we're mapping its elastic properties to better understand solidification processes and deep-Earth heat transfer mechanisms influencing magnetic field variations.
Mantle: Variations in mantle mineralogy and crystal structure create seismic wave distortions detectable by surface arrays. We're refining techniques to analyze body wave coherence, revealing mineral lattice transformations in Earth's silicate mantle that affect wave propagation through focusing and scattering effects.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
You must hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university.
A cumulative GPA for their most recent degree of 3.0 or higher for the entire degree
Minimum overall scores of 79 (Internet-based test – iBT/ iBT Home Edition), 550 (Old Paper-based test – PBT) or 22/30 on each of the Listening, Reading, and Writing sections (''New'' Paper-based test- PBT) or higher on the TOEFL test. (TOEFL Essentials is not accepted.)
Personal Statement
A minimum overall score of 6.5 or higher on the IELTS Academic Test
A minimum overall score of 53 or higher on the PTE Test.
A cumulative GPA for their most recent degree of 3.0 or higher for the entire degree
Minimum overall scores of 79 (Internet-based test – iBT/ iBT Home Edition), 550 (Old Paper-based test – PBT) or 22/30 on each of the Listening, Reading, and Writing sections (''New'' Paper-based test- PBT) or higher on the TOEFL test. (TOEFL Essentials is not accepted.)
Personal Statement
A minimum overall score of 6.5 or higher on the IELTS Academic Test
A minimum overall score of 53 or higher on the PTE Test.
Tuition
USD
40,746