Overview

For geologists and geophysicists, the complexity of our Earth is an opportunity for constant discovery. Geologists study everything from the origin and evolution of the Earth, to environmental issues that affect the world around us.

As a geoscientist, you might explore oil and natural gas resources in the deep ocean, identify adequate sources of water and other natural resources for villages around the world, or help to predict when and where the next earthquake, volcanic explosion or tsunami may happen.

Careers as a geologist or geophysicist

Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates in Geology and Geophysics work for oil, mining and environmental companies, higher education institutions, and state and federal government agencies, such as the U.S. Geological Survey, Missouri Department of Natural Resources and NASA. They travel and work all over the world and tend to have tremendous job satisfaction.

Programme Structure

The geology and geophysics program specializes in the following research:

Earth Systems
Geophysics and Earth Deformation Processes
Petroleum and Mining Systems and Applications
Water

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

More details

Rolling admissions. The application will remain open, but we recommend that you apply by the priority deadlines.

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

with master's degree: 42 credits
without master's degree: 72 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Missouri City, United States

Disciplines

Physics Geology View 190 other PhDs in Physics in United States

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Application requirements:

A submitted online application
Non-refundable application fee
Three letters of recommendation
Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Your degree must be the equivalent of a 4-year bachelor's degree in the U.S.
A statement of purpose (personal statement) of 1,000 words or less on why you are interested in the program
A resume or curriculum vitae
All non-native English speaking graduate international applicants must demonstrate English language competency
Missouri S&T may request that you provide an official course-by-course evaluation from WES or another NACES member evaluation agency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

28168 USD / year

≈ 28168 USD / year
Out-of-State

22428 USD / year

≈ 22428 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13840 USD / year

≈ 13840 USD / year

Living costs

Missouri City

United States

1036 - 1920 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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