Overview

Studies are interdisciplinary and involve integration of chemical concepts with information about the physical, biological, or geological processes that influence natural systems. The Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry program is offered by the University of California, San Diego.

In their second year, students are required to take a further three elective courses. Although the exact choice of elective courses will depend on the student’s research interests, these required electives must be four-unit courses that are offered at the graduate level.

Topics may include isotope geochemistry, biogeochemistry, aqueous chemistry, paleoclimate, atmospheric chemistry, microbiology, bioinformatics, marine ecology, data analysis/statistics, programming, science communication, instrumental methods, or other subject areas deemed pertinent to the student’s PhD research. Students should consult with their guidance committee when selecting courses.

Areas of advanced study and research include:

Atmosphere-ocean chemistry feedbacks

Physical and inorganic chemistry of seawater

Ocean circulation and mixing based on chemical and isotopic tracers

Marine organic geochemistry

Marine bioinorganic chemistry

Geochemical interactions of sediments with seawater and interstitial waters

Biogeochemical cycles of major and trace elements

Isotopic geochemistry of the solid earth and meteorites

Atmospheric trace gas chemistry

The ocean's and earth's geochemical history recorded in polar ice cores, corals and sediments

The chemistry of freshwater systems

The impacts of human activities on geochemical cycles

Programme Structure

Topics include:

Isotope geochemistry

Biogeochemistry

Aqueous chemistry

Paleoclimate

Atmospheric chemistry

Microbiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-03 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

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Campus Location

San Diego, United States

Disciplines

Chemistry Geology Marine Science View 27 other PhDs in Marine Science in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Candidates for admission should have a bachelor's (BS) or master's degree in one of the physical, biological, or earth sciences; in some cases a degree in mathematics or engineering science is accepted.

A scholastic average of B or better (3.0) in upper-division courses, or prior graduate study, is required.
A major in chemistry, geology, biochemistry, or related field, is required.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36477 USD / year

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Out-of-State

36477 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

21375 USD / year

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Living costs

San Diego

United States

1400 - 2455 USD / month

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