Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Local:$ 5.41 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 5.41 k / Year(s) Deadline: Mar 31, 2025
56 place StudyQA ranking:2444 Duration:2 years

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Earth and Atmospheric Sciences is a scientific discipline of critical importance for tackling various major challenges of global and regional concerns in the 21st century in relation to the evolution of the Earth system, including global environmental and climate change, exploration of natural and energy resources, hazard reduction, and sustainable development. In recognition of its fundamental importance, CUHK has recently incorporated this discipline into a new graduate division under the Faculty of Science. The University is now offering a graduate programme on Earth & Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) at both M.Phil. and Ph.D. levels, in parallel with its successful launching of the undergraduate programme in Earth System Science (ESSC) in 2012. EAS is the only interdisciplinary graduate programme in the region that focuses on critical facets of the basic and applied sciences of the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and the interactions between them. Research interests of its dynamic faculty span the whole spectrum of Earth system science. The new graduate programme aims to educate and mentor outstanding young scientists for careers in academia, government, and the private sector.

Fields of Specialization

  • Aerosol Physics and Chemistry
  • Atmosphere - Biosphere Interactions
  • Climate Dynamics and Climate Change
  • Geodesy & Geophysics
  • Rock Physics & Earthquake Mechanics
  • Seismology

Requirements

  • Applicants for the MPhil stream should hold, or expect to hold by the time of admission, a Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering or related disciplines, normally with Second Class Honours or overall average result of B or above.
  • Submit one of the following original score reports/certificates for assessment*:
  • TOEFL (not lower than 550 Paper-based; 213 computer-based; and 79 internet-based);
  • IELTS (Academic) (not lower than overall score Band 6.5);
  • GMAT (Verbal, not lower than 21);
  • Updated curriculum vitae;
  • Official transcript of academic records of all tertiary level studies, to be sent directly by the original university/institution to our Division;
  • Confidential recommendations from two referees, to be sent directly by the referees to our Division by post or by e-mail to eas@cuhk.edu.hk;
  • Copy of certificates of academic/professional qualifications (e.g., degree and graduation certificates);
  • Original of documentary proof of fulfillment of the English Language Proficiency Requirement;
  • Copy of the HKID card or other identity document as given in the Application Form;
  • Bank draft/cheque (in HK$) or bank-in slip for the application fee, if you did not pay by VISA/Master Card;

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  • ✔️ Certificate upon completion

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Scholarships

  • Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme

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