Overview
We offer a Geosciences degree at the University of Rochester. They are encouraged to start research as early as possible and are expected to spend all their time on research after having passed the qualifying exams.
Features
- An integral part of the education at Rochester is the involvement of graduate students in undergraduate teaching in the early years.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Physical geology
- Historical geology
- Mineralogy
- Sedimentology and stratigraphy
- Structural geology
Key information
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Earth Sciences Geography Geology View 54 other PhDs in Earth Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
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Student insurance
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- Accidents
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework done at other institutions.
- Three letters of recommendation. Note that if possible, the letters should also specifically address the applicant’s writing ability.
- A personal statement.
- A sample of scientific writing. (e.g., a thesis or a research paper from a course—recommended, but not required)
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores. (recommended, but not required)
- An English proficiency exam is required for international students. Students can complete the English Proficiency requirement by taking/reporting scores from a TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo exam
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Rochester
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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