About the course

A major research theme at Rice focuses on understanding the composition, structure, dynamics and evolution of Earth’s interior from the core to the crust using a diversity of tools including seismology, petrology, geochemistry, fluid dynamics, and structural geology. Key areas of research include earthquake physics, mantle convection, lithosphere formation and evolution, geochemical differentiation of the mantle and crust, volcanism, plate kinematics, mountain building, basin formation, continent formation/evolution, deep volatile cycling, and mineral resources. In Whole Earth Systems, we explore the exchange of mass and energy between the Earth’s deep interior and its surface. We are particularly interested in the role of the deep Earth in controlling long term climate evolution, the formation of continents, the chemical differentiation of the Earth, chemical and physical weathering, and the origin and evolution of life. At the same time, we are interested in surface effects, such as surface temperature, biology, and fluid-rock interaction, on the dynamics of the Earth’s interior. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 10 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Houston
Fall (August), 2024	Houston
Spring (January), 2025	Houston
Fall (August), 2025	Houston
Spring (January), 2026	Houston

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Rice University

In general, applicants should have at least a 3.0(B) grade point average (or the equivalent) in their undergraduate work. Some departments at Rice University require scores on the aptitude portion of the GRE (Graduate Record Exam) or the GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) as an appropriate advanced test, these should be sent directly to the admitting department. Applicants whose native language is not English must take the TOEFL test and should score at least 90 on the iBT (internet-based) TOEFL, at least 600 on the paper-based TOEFL or score 250 on the computer-based TOEFL. For students who choose to take the IELTS in lieu of TOEFL, the minimum score is 7.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

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　　119th / 1250

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