Memphis,
TN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Earth Sciences- Geophysics in Memphis United States | University of Memphis
University of Memphis
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Memphis United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
17,010
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Geophysics specialization within the Earth Sciences PhD program is based at the Center for Earthquake Research and Information. The program aims to: (1) develop comprehensive understanding of geophysical principles and specialized expertise in a selected geophysics subfield; (2) provide training in designing and executing independent research initiatives; (3) offer hands-on experience with data collection, analytical techniques, and effectively communicating findings; (4) prepare graduates for competitive geophysics careers. At the graduate level, Geography offers an M.A. while Earth Sciences confers both M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. Prospective geophysics graduate students should reach out to CERI for details. Our program fosters student development through rigorous academics, research projects, and career preparation initiatives. We support graduate research across traditional disciplines and interdisciplinary approaches. The doctoral program equips students for research careers by building expertise in geography, geology, or geophysics fundamentals while guiding them through original dissertation work. Required examinations validate students' mastery of their chosen specialization. Each student's curriculum is tailored to their academic background and dissertation focus while maintaining broad Earth Sciences competency.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the Graduate School is open to anyone holding a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university. In cases, where a program’s accrediting body allows alternate admissions standards, exceptions may be made. Applicants should have completed undergraduate or graduate work of sufficient quality and scope to enable them to successfully pursue graduate study. The University of Memphis offers equal educational opportunity to all persons without regard to race, religion, sex, creed, color, national origin or disability.
Baccalaureate Degree: The applicant must provide an official transcript showing that a bachelor’s degree was awarded by an accredited college or university. If you are a UofM undergraduate student applying to Graduate School at UofM, you do not need to request that an official transcript be sent to Graduate Admissions. This office has access to your transcript. In addition, transcripts from any other college or university attended may be requested. Only transcripts received directly from an issuing institution are considered official. Personal copies are not acceptable as official documents.
GPA: The applicant must have earned an acceptable grade point average, typically a minimum of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0, but departments may make exceptions for students whose overall GPA does not adequately reflect their ability to succeed in their chosen field.
English proficiency test scores required by the University:
Duolingo English Test- For students affected by test center closures due to COVID-19, the University is temporarily accepting Duolingo as an alternative. 100 or higher on the overall score, all sub scores must be at least 80.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Institution code 1459. TOEFL - 550 or higher on the paper version, 79 or higher on the internet-based test
IELTS (International English Language Testing System- 6.0 or higher
PTE (Pearson Test of English) - 53 or higher
Tuition
USD
17,010