Overview
Explore the processes and dynamics that shape the interiors and surfaces of the Earth and other bodies in the solar system. This is your opportunity to work with world-class faculty on NASA- and NSF-funded projects in state-of-the-art laboratories and in the field on any of the seven continents.
Career Opportunities
Career examples for Geological Sciences graduates at Arizona State University include:
- data scientist
- environmental consultant
- geologist
- geosciences professor
- instrument builder
- planetary scientist
- program manager
- research scientist
Programme Structure
Graduates are prepared for academic and professional careers in geological science fields such as:
- geochemistry
- field geology
- geomorphology
- structure and tectonics
- mineralogy and petrology
- geophysics
- planetary geology
- hydrology
- volcanology
- Earth observation and remote sensing
- geoscience education
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Geology View 54 other PhDs in Geology in United StatesAcademic requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree, in any field, from a regionally accredited institution.
- graduate admissions application and application fee
- official transcripts
- statement of purpose
- three letters of recommendation
- proof of English proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
26964 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1605 USD per credit during 60 months. -
National
24729 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1472 USD per credit during 60 months. -
In-State
15069 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 897 USD per credit during 60 months.
Living costs for Tempe
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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