The Ph.D. in Geology is an advanced degree with a program made up of coursework, comprehensive exams and a major research investigation. Students are expected to be grounded in one or more of the geology program’s key areas of specialization: Earth’s systems interactions, energy resources, environmental geology and geochemistry, and planetary geoscience.
In the doctoral program, we seek a close alignment between an applicant’s proposed area of investigation and faculty expertise. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact faculty in their proposed area of specialization before applying. The Ph.D. requires 9 hours of academic credit and typically takes four years of full-time study.
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