Overview

We recruit students at both the MSc and PhD levels.

Features

The Earth Sciences PhD at Dartmouth College is conferred upon candidates who have demonstrated scholarship and expertise in their chosen specialty, and who have conducted novel and extensive independent research.

To this end, the doctoral program is designed to develop the skills and perspectives needed to conduct, interpret, present, and publish original research in the Earth and Planetary Sciences.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Specific coursework requirements are outlined in the Academic Policy Handbook. There is significant flexibility for individual students, in consultation with their advisor and thesis committee, to customize their own graduate training.

In addition to departmental offerings, the EARS faculty recommends that students consider relevant courses in the Departments of Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics, as well as in the Thayer School of Engineering.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hanover, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

We require our graduate students to obtain a broad background in Earth Sciences.

Successful applicants to the program have a strong general scientific background in basic physics, chemistry, and mathematics, and, ideally, a demonstrated aptitude for thinking analytically and solving quantitative problems.

Students admitted to our graduate program with deficiencies in these areas will be required to take additional course work.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

92276 USD / year

≈ 92276 USD / year
Out-of-State

92276 USD / year

≈ 92276 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

92276 USD / year

≈ 92276 USD / year

Living costs

Hanover

United States

1371 - 2472 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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