PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Planetary Sciences

University of Arizona

The Department of Planetary Sciences offers multidisciplinary programs leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree with a major in planetary sciences. Areas of specialization include, but are not restricted to, the experimental, observational and theoretical study of planetary atmospheres the interiors of planets and planetary satellites asteroid and cometary astronomy and physics meteoritics problems of plasma physics associated with cosmic rays the solar wind and its interaction with solar system bodies celestial dynamics solar physics and investigations of the formation of the solar system and other planetary systems.

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