About the course

Earth System Science at Rice involves geochemical, biogeochemical and physical interactions between the atmosphere, ocean, biosphere, Earth’s surface and its deep interior. Our research focuses on mass exchanges between these different reservoirs over time scales, ranging from seasonal to millennial to billion year timescales. We use a variety of tools, including sedimentology, geochemistry, and biogeochemistry, to better understand the role of these interactions on climate change, biological evolution, environmental change and the compositional evolution of the atmosphere, oceans and crust. Whether we like it or not, natural hazards have always shaped our economy, social welfare and national security. Earth sciences provides key insights into understanding the mechanisms of various natural hazards. Our department has expertise in earthquakes, landslides, floods, storms and hurricanes, and volcanic eruptions. 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
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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World ranking

　　119th / 1250

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