PhD Geology at University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Programme overview

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences offers the Doctor of Philosophy with a major in geology. Students entering with a bachelor's degree only may earn a concurrent 30-credit MS in Geology.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences | Duration: 72 graduate credit hours beyond the bachelor's or 48 beyond the master's | Study mode: full-time | Location: Knoxville, TN, United States

What you will study

Requirements include 24 credit hours of EEPS 600 Doctoral Research and Dissertation, EEPS 595 Selected Topics in Geology each semester in residence, EEPS 596 Scientific Presentations, and at least 9 credit hours of graded 600-level coursework. Students pass written and oral comprehensive examinations, demonstrate field-based Earth science proficiency, defend a dissertation and are expected to publish at least one paper before the defense.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants provide transcripts of previous university work, three rating forms or letters of recommendation, and general GRE scores. A bachelor's degree in the geosciences or another field (typically physical, natural or life sciences or engineering) is the prerequisite. A minimum cumulative 3.00 GPA in graduate coursework is required once enrolled. Students are not normally admitted under non-degree status.

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.

International graduate applicants on F and J visas: Fall online submission April 15 and file completion May 15; Spring June 15 and October 1; Summer October 15 and February 15. Departmental deadlines may be earlier.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utk.edu/

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