The PhD in Earth Sciences study plan at Khalifa University is an accredited phd programme spanning about 5 years (10 academic levels), requiring 60 credit hours across 47 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Core Courses3 credits
Code
Course
Credits
SCIE 701
Research Methods in Science
3
SCIE 702
Research Seminar I
0
SCIE 703
Research Seminar II
0
ERTH 795
PhD Written Qualifying Exam
0
ERTH 796
PhD Research Proposal Examinate
0
Electives70 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ERTH 701
Petroleum Systems
Elective
3
ERTH 704
Machine Learning for Earth Sciences
Elective
3
ERTH 711
Carbonate Petrology and Stratigraphy
Elective
3
ERTH 713
Rock Physics
Elective
4
ERTH 714
Seismic Interpretation in Petroleum Exploration and Production
Elective
3
ERTH 715
Seismic Modelling and Imaging
Elective
4
ERTH 718
Biogeochemical Cycles
Elective
3
ERTH 719
Deformation and Structures of Sedimentary Rocks
Elective
3
ERTH 720
Organic Geochemistry
Elective
3
ERTH 721
Sedimentary Basins Analysis
Elective
4
ERTH 723
Isotope Geochemistry of Sedimentary Systems
Elective
3
ERTH 750
Earth’s Paleoclimate
Elective
3
ERTH 751
Geology of the Solar System
Elective
3
ERTH 752
Plate Tectonics & Geodynamics
Elective
3
ERTH 753
Field Geology of the UAE
Elective
3
ERTH 754
Environm& Eng Geophysics
Elective
3
ERTH 755
Remote Sensing Earth& Plan Sci
Elective
3
ERTH 756
Climate & Atmospheric Dynamics
Elective
3
ERTH 757
Global Change, Nat Haz & Disas
Elective
3
ERTH 758
Phys & Chem of Solar System
Elective
3
ERTH 759
Astrobiology
Elective
3
ERTH 793
Special Topics in Earth Science
Elective
4
Chemistry12 credits
Code
Course
Credits
CHEM 711
Recent Developments in Inorganic Chemistry
Elective
3
CHEM 712
Recent Developments in Organic Chemistry
Elective
3
CHEM 714
Recent Developments in Analytical Chemistry
Elective
3
CHEM 716
Recent Developments in Environmental Chemistry
Elective
3
Mathematics9 credits
Code
Course
Credits
MATH 706
Modern Statistical Prediction and Data Mining
Elective
3
MATH 707
Nonlinear Optimization
Elective
3
MATH 708
Partial Differential Equations
Elective
3
Physics15 credits
Code
Course
Credits
PHYS 707
Advanced Solid State Physics
Elective
3
PHYS 708
Theoretical Astroparticle Physics
Elective
3
PHYS 709
Experimental Techniques in Astroparticle Physics
Elective
3
PHYS 710
Planetary Astrophysics
Elective
3
PHYS 712
Atomic and Molecular Physics for Space Scientists
Elective
3
Chemical Engineering3 credits
Code
Course
Credits
CHEG 720
Modelling and Engineering of Microbial Environmental Bioprocesses
Elective
3
Civil Engineering9 credits
Code
Course
Credits
CIVE 703
Groundwater Hydrology
Elective
3
CIVE 707
Environmental Remote Sensing and Satellite Image Processing
Elective
3
CIVE 719
Climate Dynamics
Elective
3
Mechanical Engineering6 credits
Code
Course
Credits
MEEN 782
Materials Characterization Techniques
Elective
3
MSEN 712
Imaging of Materials: Scanning Electron Microscopy and X-ray Microanalysis
Elective
3
Petroleum Engineering3 credits
Code
Course
Credits
PEEG 730
Fluid Flow and Transport Processes in Porous Media
Elective
3
Dissertation30 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ERTH 799
PhD Research Dissertation
30
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering.
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Frequently asked questions about PhD in Earth Sciences
How many credit hours is PhD in Earth Sciences at Khalifa University?
PhD in Earth Sciences at Khalifa University requires completing 60 credit hours to graduate, spread across 47 courses.
How many years is PhD in Earth Sciences at Khalifa University?
The study plan for PhD in Earth Sciences spans about 5 years (10 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does PhD in Earth Sciences award?
PhD in Earth Sciences at Khalifa University awards a PhD degree after completing 60 credit hours.
Is PhD in Earth Sciences offered at other universities?
Yes, PhD in Earth Sciences is offered at at least 1 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.