Overview
Features
- Successful completion of the PhD requires a minimum of 24 credit hours of approved graduate coursework beyond that required for the master’s degree (i.e., a student entering the PhD program with a bachelor’s degree must complete 48 credit hours of approved graduate coursework), an additional 24 credit hours of dissertation, approval of a written dissertation proposal, completion of a comprehensive examination, and successful oral defense of a written dissertation. The Geology program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:- The written dissertation will demonstrate high-quality, original research by the student. Research results will be presented orally in a departmental seminar open to the public, and will be defended in a private defense restricted to the Dissertation Committee and interested departmental faculty.
- Publication of at least one research paper on the student’s dissertation topic (not previous work) in a peer-refereed journal or equivalent outlet is expected.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Domestic applicants may apply up to two weeks prior to the beginning of the desired term of entry.
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Geology View 54 other PhDs in Geology in United StatesAcademic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- For admission, an applicant must provide transcripts of previous university work, three rating forms or letters of recommendation, and GRE scores (general). Students are not normally admitted under non-degree status.
- Prerequisite for either graduate degree is a Bachelor’s degree in the geosciences or other field (typically, but not exclusively, from the physical, natural, or life sciences or engineering).
- Upon admission, each student selects a major advisor before entering the Department.
Tuition Fee
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International
14558 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1011 USD per credit during 60 months. -
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14558 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1011 USD per credit during 60 months. -
In-State
10310 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 716 USD per credit during 60 months.
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