Seattle,
WA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Earth and Space Sciences in Seattle United States | University of Washington
University of Washington
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Seattle United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,024
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Department of Earth and Space Sciences is dedicated to advancing knowledge about our planet, the solar system, and their evolutionary past. Our research spans from Earth's core to the outer reaches of our planetary system, integrating principles from physics, chemistry, biology, geology, and mathematics. Faculty, students, and researchers investigate Earth's internal composition, tectonic movements, natural hazards, surface processes, space surroundings, planetary systems, and life's interaction with geology. We establish an interdisciplinary framework for education and investigation, rooted in geological evidence and precise analysis of Earth's current state. Our work seeks to enable reliable forecasts of future planetary changes. Graduate applicants often originate from diverse academic fields but must possess strong foundations in mathematics, physics, and chemistry, with many coming from geology, physics, or chemistry backgrounds. Students usually commence specialized coursework right away and are motivated to initiate research projects during their initial year of study.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Prospective graduate students must meet the following minimum requirements:
Hold the minimum equivalent of a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. or its equivalent from a foreign institution or a Bologna bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 180 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits.
Minimum 3.0 GPA for last two years of study preferred. Your application will be assessed holistically, meaning that all elements of your application will be considered equivalently, therefore your GPA will not be a more prominent factor in its assessment.
English Proficiency:
The Graduate School is temporarily accepting official test scores for both the Duolingo English Test and the TOEFL ITP Plus For China to assist international students with remote testing options. This policy is currently in effect through the autumn 2021 admission cycle (i.e., students enrolling in autumn 2021).
International graduate students who achieve a score of 580 (TOEFL) or 237 (TOEFL C) or 92 (TOEFL iBT) or greater on the International TOEFL (or 90 or greater on the Michigan Language Test) and a score of 55 or greater on the International Test of Spoken English (TSE) or 230 or better on the Speaking Proficiency English Assessment Kit (SPEAK) administered by the University of Washington (UW) may be appointed as TAs without additional language proficiency testing. The International TSE is not required for admission; however, international graduate students admitted to the Department of Earth and Space Sciences who have not taken the TSE must take the SPEAK test after their arrival to the UW.
Duolingo: Minimum Required Score (ELP Required): 105; Recommended Score (ELP Satisfied): 120 or higher
IELTS: Minimum Required Score 6.5
Tuition
USD
33,024