Overview
Geological Engineering at University of Wisconsin Madison is a rapidly growing field of study that integrates the two disciplines of geology and engineering.
Features
- Geological engineers help find the best ways to use the earth's resources for solving technical problems while protecting the environment.
- The need for graduate education in geological engineering has been brought about by modern developments and activities in science and industry that have an impact on earth materials including soil, rock, water, and air.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Basic requirements for a Ph.D. degree in geological engineering include: (1) Ph.D. major coursework; (2) qualifying examination; (3) Ph.D. minor/breadth coursework; (4) preliminary examination; (5) dissertation research; and (6) final oral examination (dissertation defense).
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Fall Deadline December 15
- Spring Deadline September 1
- Summer Deadline December 15
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.00.
- A bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program or from a recognized international institution is preferred or bachelor’s degree in physical sciences.
- Graduate School Application Form and application fee.
- Statement of purpose: A statement of purpose for graduate study must be submitted through an applicant's online UW–Madison Graduate School application. Please limit this important document to 1,000 words.
- Letters of recommendation: Three letters of recommendation must be submitted through an applicant's online UW–Madison Graduate School application.
- Transcripts: Upload the most recent copies of your transcripts to the electronic application, from each institution attended.
- English proficiency scores.
Tuition Fee
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