PhD Planetary Sciences
Upon completion of the Ph.D. program in Planetary Sciences at University of Arizona, a student will demonstrate a broad, quantitative understanding of the fundamental processes, including physical, chemical, geological, and biological, related to planetary sciences, broadly defined.
Quick Facts
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| Full-time Duration: |
2 years |
| Starting in: |
August |
| Tuition Fee: |
$10,063 per semester |
| Location: |
Tucson, United States |
Skills aquired
- demonstrate an in-depth understanding of a subfield related to planetary sciences (minor);
- demonstrate ability to design, conduct, and document an independent research project that generates results that can be published in the peer-reviewed literature;
- effectively evaluate the scientific literature essential to the research area and articulate how the research is related to and advances the discipline;
- effectively communicate their research to peers and colleagues (e.g. peer-reviewed literature, national or international conferences and workshops, and seminars);
- effectively communicate their science to a broader audience, including its basic aspects to a lay person.
The Department of Planetary Sciences offers multidisciplinary programs leading to the Ph.D. program in Planetary Sciences at University of Arizona with a major in planetary sciences.
Areas of specialization include, but are not restricted to, the experimental, observational, and theoretical study of planetary atmospheres; the interiors of planets and planetary satellites; asteroid and cometary astronomy and physics; meteoritics; problems of plasma physics associated with cosmic rays; the solar wind and its interaction with solar system bodies; celestial dynamics; solar physics; and investigations of the formation of the solar system and other planetary systems.
Planetary sciences includes, but is not limited to:
- The science of the Sun
- Planets and their moons
- Other Solar System objects
- Objects orbiting other stars
