Overview

About the program

Our graduates go on to fulfilling careers in environmental consulting firms, the energy industry, governmental regulatory agencies, earth science teaching and research in the geological sciences.

Geology programs at the University of Delaware feature small classes with hands-on field and laboratory-based instruction delivered by an internationally respected, research-active faculty.

Programme Structure

Faculty focus areas include:

Geomicrobiology and Environmental Geochemistry
Hydrology and Geomorphology
Solid Earth Geochemistry and Geophysics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Geology View 59 other PhDs in Geology in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to the Geological Sciences graduate program is based on

previous academic record (undergraduate and graduate)
two or more letters of recommendation
resume
applicant essay (describing reasons for seeking a graduate degree, proposed areas of study, and relevant preparation)

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree by the time that they matriculate into the graduate program. The Department will consider qualified applicants without a degree in Earth Sciences, although additional course work or preparation may be required.

Students without a M.S. or equivalent degree may be considered for entrance to the Ph.D. program if they have exhibited outstanding performance through their previous academic and/or professional work, such that they have demonstrated the ability to engage in high-level research.

Tuition Fee

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International

8338 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1069 USD per credit during 60 months.
National

8338 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1069 USD per credit during 60 months.
In-State

8338 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1069 USD per credit during 60 months.

Living costs for Newark

990 - 1700 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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