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PhD Geology at West Virginia University

West Virginia University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Geology prepares graduates to communicate geologic concepts, identify research questions, critique peer-reviewed literature, and propose and defend original research of publishable quality.

Faculty: Eberly College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Geology and Geography  |  Duration: 37 credit hours (as listed in curriculum table); length in years not stated  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Morgantown, WV, United States

What you will study

Graduate Seminar, Scientific Writing, Deep Time Earth Systems, Graduate Professional Development and Scientific Integrity, a data analytics course, one elective, at least 12 hours of research and 9 hours of 500-level-or-above coursework.

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Application information

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.

Graduate applications are made through the WVU online graduate application with a $75 application fee; minimum cumulative GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale for regular admission, and some programmes require higher.

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