Overview
The Earth and Planetary Sciences program at Johns Hopkins University is flexible so that every student has a custom experience. Course loads vary according to prior experience and research focus. Graduate-level courses include both core classes and seminars with topics that change from year to year. Students are encouraged to take classes in other JHU departments, depending on the individual’s research focus.
Learning outcomes
At the core of our program is a close working relationship between the graduate student and faculty members at the cutting edge of research, with an education and research program tailored to meet the particular goals of each student.
Graduate students in Earth and Planetary Sciences are full members of our academic family. They receive financial support in the form of tuition fellowships, research and teaching assistantships, and special scholarships. They share offices in Olin Hall, have access to all laboratories and research facilities, and participate fully in seminars, field trips, and other professional and social activities.
All students participate in Journal Club, in which graduate students present their latest research to the entire department in each year of their study.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Independent Research
- Independent Study-Intersession
- Tracer Transport in Geophysical Flow
- GECS Senior Capstone Seminar
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
Deadline: December 1
Language
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Delivered
Disciplines
Environmental Engineering Earth Sciences Environmental Sciences View 103 other PhDs in Environmental Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Statement of Purpose
- Writing Sample
- Personal Statement
- CV
- Academic record
- Unofficial transcripts from all previous college and university study
- At least two letters of recommendation
Tuition Fee
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International
62840 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 62840 USD per year -
National
62840 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 62840 USD per year
Living costs for Baltimore
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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