Overview
What you will learn
Sedimentary basins, petroleum systems, tectonically active zones, volcanic regions, the seafloor, the deep interior and the core, and the near-surface critical zone all lie within the province of the geophysicist.
To work effectively in any of these areas requires considerable depth and breadth of understanding of both physical and geological principles as well as proficiency in applied mathematics and computational techniques. This Geophysics program is offered at Texas A&M University.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Geomechanics
- Experimental Rock Deformation
- Numerical Methods for the Geosciences
- Finite Element Methods in Geophysics
- Geophysical Inverse Theory
- Seismic Interpretation
- Methods of Geophysical Exploration
- Physics of the Earth’s Interior
- Principles of Geodynamics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
- 64 hours beyond a master’s or 96 hours beyond a baccalaureate degree
Delivered
Disciplines
Earth Sciences Geology View 54 other PhDs in Geology in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Application & Fee
- Official Transcripts and Records. You must submit transcripts from all colleges or universities attended (excluding community colleges).
- Official Test Scores & English Proficiency
- Letters of Recommendation
- Statement of Purpose
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Tuition Fee
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International
18084 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18084 USD per year during 60 months. -
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18084 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18084 USD per year during 60 months. -
In-State
8026 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8026 USD per year during 60 months.
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