Ph.D. in Marine, Atmospheric, and Sustainability Sciences: Fees & Entry Requirements at SUNY Stony Brook University, USA

Ph.D. in Marine, Atmospheric, and Sustainability Sciences

USA

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What will I learn?

The Ph.D. program is designed to prepare students to independently identify and attack oceanographic and atmospheric problems. It builds on a series of core required courses (taken by both PhD and M.S. students), and allows students to create their own course of advanced study, helping them to become effective, independent problem solvers. The Ph.D. in Marine and Atmospheric Sciences prepares students to compete effectively for academic positions, direct research programs at government or private laboratories, and direct research and assessment programs at non-governmental organizations. A M.S. degree is not required for admission to the Ph.D. program. Most students take 5 to 6 years to complete their Ph.D.

Which department am I in?

School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences

Study options

Full Time (10 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$22,838.40 (19,26,966) per year
Housing - 10630

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Stony Brook University

100 Nicolls Road,

STONY BROOK,

New York,

11794, Northeast, United States

Full Time (10 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$22,838.40 (19,26,966) per year
Housing - 10630

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Stony Brook University

100 Nicolls Road,

STONY BROOK,

New York,

11794, Northeast, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

All students must meet the general requirements of the Graduate School which include:

A. Completion of a B.A. or B.S. with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 (B);

C. Three letters of recommendation;

D. Official transcript(s);

All applications should be submitted electronically through the Graduate School.

For admission to the M.A. program, students must have completed at least 4 semesters of college courses in math or science, including at least one course in biology. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required for admission to the M.A. program.

For admission to either the M.S. or Ph.D. graduate program, the following are normally required:

A. B.A. or B.S. degree in a discipline related to the intended field of study, or coursework equivalent to such a degree;

B. At least eight semesters total of some combination of introductory coursework in mathematics, biology, chemistry, geology, physics, sustainability, and/or related disciplines, with more advanced work in at least one of these disciplines;

C. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required; however, we will accept and consider scores for applicants who feel it strengthens their application.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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