About the program
Students are encouraged to include in their program courses offered in other departments in the School of Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences as well as in other departments in the University.
Graduate Studies in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (formerly Geological Science) involve academic coursework and independent research. Students are prepared for careers as professional scientists in research, education, or the application of the Earth and planetary sciences to mineral, energy, water, and space resources. Course programs in the areas of faculty interest are tailored to the student's needs and interests with the aid of their research advisor. Students are encouraged to include in their program courses offered in other departments at the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability and other departments in the university.
PhD students are encouraged to broaden and deepen their knowledge by taking formal coursework in earth sciences, chemistry, physics, mathematics, biology, and engineering. Students must consult with their research advisor(s) regarding course selection. Some specific programs in EPS have additional course and examination requirements that must be fulfilled before advancing to PhD candidacy. Students should consult with their advisor(s) about possible requirements in addition to the general EPS requirements.
Programme Structure
Research topics include:
- surface processes
- geomorphology
- geomechanics
- structural and regional geology
- tectonics
- sedimentary geology and basin analysis
- life and planetary evolution
- petrology
- geochemistry
- mineralogy and mineral physics
- environmental geology
- geochronology and thermochronology
- geostatistics
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- Online application
- Application fee
- Statement of purpose
- Supplemental questions (Answered in the online application)
- Three letters of recommendation
- Scanned copy of official transcript(s)
- TOEFL, if applicable
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 38,852 AUD / year (approximately 27,540 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 38,852 AUD / year (approximately 27,540 USD / year)
- Domestic In-State: 38,852 AUD / year (approximately 27,540 USD / year)
Additional Details: quarterly tuition
Living costs
Stanford, United States: 1,552-2,257 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships opportunities for Earth and Planetary Sciences.
