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Ph.D. Geology at University of South Florida

University of South Florida, United States

Programme overview

The Ph.D. in Geology delivers skills-based courses investigating the Earth and its processes, with high-impact scholarship on local, state, national and global problems and partnerships with community, industry and professional organizations.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Geology  |  Duration: 42 credit hours post-master's; 72 credit hours post-bachelor's  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

6 core credits (doctoral dissertation preparation, history of geology), at least 9 elective credits (geochemistry, geophysics, hydrogeologic modeling and related topics), 15 research credits and 12 dissertation credits. Admission to candidacy follows a general exam, and students need at least two semesters of full-time residence.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must also meet USF graduate admission and English proficiency requirements. Three letters of recommendation, personal statement, listing of previous coursework, writing sample, areas of interest form and transcripts.

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.

Doctoral admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for doctoral programmes: February 15 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration.

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