Overview

Key Features

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

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Geology View 67 other PhDs in Geology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Other requirements

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 Fee

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International

30656 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30656 USD per year during 36 months.
National

30656 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30656 USD per year during 36 months.
In-State

13967 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13967 USD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Fort Collins

1210 - 1800 USD /month

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