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The Department of Geosciences offers a Masters of Science degree and a Doctor of Philosophy degree. Completion of a graduate degree is excellent preparation for a career in governmental agencies, private industry, teaching, or research. The strong placement record and extensive alumni network attest to the high quality of our graduate program.

Each graduate student follows a custom-tailored program of coursework and research developed with their advisor and graduate committee. Strengths of the department include diverse field-driven scientific specializations; an interdisciplinary approach to addressing earth resource education and professional preparation; global research interests; cutting edge analytical, field, and computational facilities; and close student/faculty working relationships.

The Geosciences program at Colorado State University ordinarily takes three or more years beyond the M.S. degree. Candidates must complete a total of 72 semester credits beyond the B.S. degree. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university may be accepted for a maximum of 30 credits. Candidates are typically expected to assist in at least one semester of teaching. Written and oral qualifying exams are normally taken by the end of the second year, with successful completion advancing the student to Ph.D. candidacy. An original research project must be presented as a dissertation and defended in an oral exam.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied geophysics

Aqueous geochemistry

Economic geology

Environmental geology

Geochemistry

Geochronology

Geodynamics

Geomorphology

Hydrogeology

Hydrogeophysics

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Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fort Collins, United States

Disciplines

Geology View 66 other PhDs in Geology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

English requirements

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General requirements

Statement of research interest
3-Letters of recommendation
Official transcripts with a recommended minimum GPA of 3.3
Curriculum vitae or resume
Identify potential faculty advisor
Writing sample (optional but encouraged)
Proof of English proficiency (international students only)
GRE is not required

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

31556 USD / year

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Out-of-State

31556 USD / year

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14377 USD / year

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Living costs

Fort Collins

United States

1210 - 1800 USD / month

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