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A PhD or doctoral degree can be the key to a rewarding career, a higher salary, and the chance to make a difference in the world. This advanced degree can be earned in about four to six years, depending on how much time a student is able to devote to their education, and it can help individuals gain critical skills that make them a valuable member in the workplace. What is a PhD in Earth Science?… Read more

A PhD or doctoral degree can be the key to a rewarding career, a higher salary, and the chance to make a difference in the world. This advanced degree can be earned in about four to six years, depending on how much time a student is able to devote to their education, and it can help individuals gain critical skills that make them a valuable member in the workplace.

What is a PhD in Earth Science? A doctorate in earth science is a degree program that provides students with the necessary knowledge to tackle growing environmental problems such as climate change, environmental sustainability, and natural resources management. In order to earn an earth sciences PhD, students must also have earned both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in a similar field, and they must write a dissertation or thesis that demonstrates their learning in order to graduate with their doctorate degree.

Individuals with a doctoral degree in earth science graduate with a wealth of knowledge regarding geography, geology, geophysics, soil sciences, and ecology, and they enter the workforce as organized and knowledgeable individuals who can create innovative solutions to the problems facing our world.   

The cost of earning a PhD in Earth Science differs depending on each individual student, the country of study, the specific school, and the length of the academic program. Students who are interested in earning their doctoral degree are encouraged to research their prospective school in order to receive current information regarding the cost of tuition and other possible fees.

Graduates with a doctorate in earth science are prepared to enter the workforce in the world of research, academia, consulting, or engineering. Students may choose to join research teams, environmental consulting firms, governmental organizations, or the academic faculty at institutions of higher learning.

You can get started earning your doctoral degree today. Simply search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.

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Doctor of Philosophy in Earth, Space and Physical Science

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University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, Canada

Research in the Ph.D. in Earth, Space and Physical Science focuses on the physical sciences, with an emphasis on understanding and predicting the behavior of complex systems. ... +

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Research in the Ph.D. in Earth, Space and Physical Science focuses on the physical sciences, with an emphasis on understanding and predicting the behavior of complex systems. Areas of research include remote sensing, polymers, surface chemistry and physics, soft condensed matter, superconductors, neutral radical conductors, synthetic methods, earth systems science, and climate change and modeling. In their programs, researchers use a wide range of spectroscopic techniques and physical techniques, in combination with novel theoretical and computational approaches, to study a diverse range of complex systems. -
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48 months
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Ph.D. in Physics, Earth and Materials Sciences

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University of Camerino the international School of Advanced Studies
Camerino, Italy

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PhD in Earth and Environmental Sciences

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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, USA

The department offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Earth and Environmental Sciences. The M.S. degree is thesis-based. Faculty interests and programs center on the Earth sciences, ... +

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The department offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Earth and Environmental Sciences. The M.S. degree is thesis-based. Faculty interests and programs center on the Earth sciences, environmental science, and ecology. Research opportunities include both laboratory and field-oriented studies. -
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4 years
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Doctor of Philosophy in Geosciences

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The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, USA

The Ph.D. Geosciences degree program provides a curriculum that is designed to be relevant to many of today’s career prospects, as well as the opportunity to interact in a res ... +

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The Ph.D. Geosciences degree program provides a curriculum that is designed to be relevant to many of today’s career prospects, as well as the opportunity to interact in a research context with faculty. The Ph.D. in Geosciences degree emphasizes research in distinct specialties in geosciences and is designed to prepare students for positions in the energy or environmental professions in industry or government, or for positions in academia. -
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PhD in Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society

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Heriot-Watt University Dubai
Academic City, United Arab Emirates

The School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure, and Society has an inherently strong research culture with research students making a highly valued contribution to School’s ... +

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The School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure, and Society has an inherently strong research culture with research students making a highly valued contribution to School’s overall research profile. The School is divided into three research institutes; Institute for Infrastructure and Environment; Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Building Design; Institute for Social Policy, Housing, Equalities Research. -
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Doctorate In Earth and Environmental Sciences

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University of Texas Arlington
Arlington, USA

The degree provides students with the interdisciplinary knowledge and skills to conduct independent research in environmental and earth sciences. Students conduct dissertation ... +

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The degree provides students with the interdisciplinary knowledge and skills to conduct independent research in environmental and earth sciences. Students conduct dissertation research under the supervision of a faculty member in one of the participating departments (Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Civil and Environmental Engineering, or Urban and Public Affairs). The program prepares students for academia and employment in the energy and environmental science sectors. -
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3 - 5 years
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PhD in Geophysics

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China University of Petroleum
Beijing, China

Geophysics has to do with the physics of the earth and its surrounding atmosphere and applies the theory and method of physics, combined with geology, atmospheric science, mar ... +

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Geophysics has to do with the physics of the earth and its surrounding atmosphere and applies the theory and method of physics, combined with geology, atmospheric science, marine science and astronomy, to detect all kinds of geophysical fields (such as the earth's magnetic field, electric field, gravity field and seismic wave field, temperature field, the interior of the earth radiation, atmosphere and plasma radiation field, high electromagnetic field, etc.) by means of modern science and technology. You will learn to use such geophysical fields to obtain useful information that is used during exploration, drilling and production of hydrocarbons. -
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Ph.D. in Geoinformatics, Cartography and Remote Sensing

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Charles University Faculty of Science
Prague, Czech Republic

The study program is based on the interconnection and synthesis of geographic information systems, cartography, and remote sensing disciplines. It provides students with advan ... +

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The study program is based on the interconnection and synthesis of geographic information systems, cartography, and remote sensing disciplines. It provides students with advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in these disciplines, introduces modern methodological approaches and techniques, and tools in these fields and the possibilities of their use in solving current problems in natural and social, especially geographical sciences with an emphasis on interdisciplinary overlaps. -
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4 years
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PhD in Physics of the Earth and Planets

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Charles University Faculty of Mathematics and Physics
Prague, Czech Republic

The program provides advanced theoretical knowledge of the physics of the Earth and planetary bodies and trains students in theoretical and numerical solutions of the forward ... +

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The program provides advanced theoretical knowledge of the physics of the Earth and planetary bodies and trains students in theoretical and numerical solutions of the forward and inverse problems. The graduate is able to carry out independent scientific research focused on the physical processes in the Earth, planets, and satellites. He/she can pursue a career in the research institutions focused on Earth and planetary evolution, but also in industrial research focused on the issue of continuum mechanics. -
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4 years
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PhD Earth & Environmental Sciences

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Botswana International University Of Science And Technology
Palapye, Botswana

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PhD in Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences

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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Hong Kong

Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences (EOAS) provides fundamental knowledge that builds up our scientific realization and understanding of the earth system and changing trends ... +

Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences (EOAS) provides fundamental knowledge that builds up our scientific realization and understanding of the earth system and changing trends. EOAS focuses on interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary studies of interactions among ocean, atmosphere and land in the earth system for the regional sustainable environment and climate change. -
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3 - 4 years
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Ph.D. in Earth Science and Engineering

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King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

The program is rich with opportunities, for both M.S. and Ph.D. students, with a focus on modern computational and advanced data-analysis methods to study geophysical problems ... +

The program is rich with opportunities, for both M.S. and Ph.D. students, with a focus on modern computational and advanced data-analysis methods to study geophysical problems associated with atmospheric processes and ocean circulation, oil exploration and reservoir modeling, earthquake processes and crustal deformation. Students in this program receive broad training in numerical methods, mathematical modeling, and geophysics. M.S. students have an option to participate in scientific research activities that include computational and mathematical modeling or field-study projects (M.S. with thesis). Ph.D. candidates in the program conduct original research. -
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30 - 42 months
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PhD in Earth Science, Fluid-Dynamics and Mathematics. Interactions and Methods

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University of Trieste
Trieste, Italy

This Ph.D. Course aims at the advanced training of students in the field of the Earth System Science, through a multidisciplinary approach, where specific skills integrate wit ... +

This Ph.D. Course aims at the advanced training of students in the field of the Earth System Science, through a multidisciplinary approach, where specific skills integrate with modeling and computational tools that allow to effectively tackle complex problems. Special attention is devoted to the interactions between Mathematics, Scientific Computing, Data Science, Fluid Dynamics, and Earth Sciences. -
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Northern Arizona University
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