About the course
The processes that govern the formation and deformation of Earth’s crust are investigated through a combination of terrestrial and marine field studies, geodesy, seismic data acquisition and interpretation, physical and numerical modeling, petrology and geochronology. Research topics include the formation and evolution of oceanic and continental lithosphere and crust, plate reconstructions, basin formation, continental rifting, formation of accretionary prisms, and faulting dynamics. 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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