PhD Geological Sciences at University of Delaware

Programme overview

Research-focused doctoral study with emphases in coastal geology, geomicrobiology, geochemistry, geomorphology, geophysics, hydrogeology, mineralogy and petrology, stratigraphy and Quaternary geology.

Faculty: College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment | Department: Department of Earth Sciences | Intake: Fall priority January 5, final July 1; spring final October 1 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Coursework set with the dissertation committee (GEOL601, GEOL602 twice, and 3 credits of communications or research methods), 9 dissertation credits, and a four-step qualifying exam (proposal, oral presentation, written exam, oral exam) before candidacy; committee of 4 to 6 members including an external member.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The University of Delaware offers academic and research programs leading to the Master of Science degree in Geological Sciences to qualified students who hold bachelor’s degrees in the field of geology or related science and engineering disciplines. Major research emphases are geomicrobiology, environmental geochemistry, hydrology, geomorphology, solid earth geochemistry, and geophysics. applicant essay (describing reasons for seeking a graduate degree, proposed areas of study, and relevant preparation), and, for foreign applicants for whom English is not the first language, TOEFL scores (a minimum score of 600 on the paper-delivered test and a minimum score of 95 on the IBT exam must be achieved). Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree by the time that they matriculate into the graduate program. The Department will consider qualified applicants without a degree in Earth Sciences, although additional course work or preparation may be required.

Intake: FALL: January 5: Priority consideration for admission and funding July 1: Final deadline to apply SP

Apply through the official page: https://grad-admissions.udel.edu/apply/

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