PhD Geology at University of Nevada, Reno

Programme overview

The PhD in Geology is a research-oriented degree in earth-science areas such as geodynamics, volcanology, geochemistry and petrology, earth and planetary surface processes, earthquakes and seismology, and mineral and energy resources.

Faculty: Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering | Department: Geological Sciences and Engineering | Intake: Fall (Jan. 1) and Spring (Sept. 15) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Reno, NV, United States

What you will study

Areas of specialization include earthquakes and neotectonics, geologic hazards, geomorphology, igneous petrology and volcanology, metamorphic geochemistry, mineral exploration and ore genesis, paleoseismology, planetary geology, Quaternary sciences, regional geology and remote sensing. Field studies are emphasized.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering (MS/PhD): bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with at least 30 credits of undergraduate geology and/or related coursework for full standing; three letters of recommendation; one to two page personal statement; transcripts; English exam score if from a non-English-speaking country; GRE not required. Deadlines: Jan. 1 (Fall), Sept. 15 (Spring). Admission also requires a faculty member willing to serve as advisor.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Fall (Jan. 1) and Spring (Sept. 15)

Apply through the official page: https://www.unr.edu/grad/apply

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