About the course

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. A key component of our research is tracking the cycling of volatiles, such as hydrogen, carbon, sulfur, nitrogen, etc., from the deep Earth to the atmosphere and back into the deep Earth 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: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

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

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Rice University

A completed application form.

　　Transcripts of all previous college or university work.

　　TOEFL scores for foreign students whose language of instruction was not English. The Rice university code is 6609.

　　Three letters of recommendation . GRE or other applicable test scores**

　　**For 2021, Rice is eliminating the Graduate Records Examination (GRE) standardized test requirement for its graduate programs. In general, applicants should have at least a 3.0 (B) grade point average, or the equivalent, in their undergraduate work. The TOEFL IBT Home. A minimum score of 90 is required.

　　IELTS Indicator. A minimum score of 7 is required. TOEFL, at least 600 on the paper-based TOEFL or score 250 on the computer-based TOEFL.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

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World ranking

　　119th / 1250

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