Program Overview

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Doctor of Philosophy in Geosciences (Doctoral)

Overview

The program of study for a doctorate in Geosciences follows a four-year, research-based track that explores the nature, genesis and history of Earth and its crust, and the evolution of the environment and biota at Earth's surface. The program's interdisciplinary approach to research in the geosciences means you can create a multifaceted academic strategy that incorporates myriad fields of investigation, including climate dynamics, paleolimnology, tectonics, dendrochronology and mineral resources. The Department of Geosciences has earned top U.S. News & World Report rankings - No. 2 in Geology and No. 6 in Geochemistry, to name two - among surveys of national graduate programs.

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson

Minimum Credit Units

• 54 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

• An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
• Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics

Program-level

• Application Accept. Rate: 25%
• Avg. Time-to-degree: 4.9658 Years

Department-level

• Enrollment % Male: 64.09%
• Enrollment % Female: 35.9%
• Enrollment % International: 35.9%
• Enrollment % Under Rep. Minorities: 7.69%

All application, admission, and enrollment data are calculated in the fall of each academic year.

Average Time to Degree is a calculation showing the average time it took students in the program to complete their degree from the point of entry. This number is based on data from the previous 5 years.

Underrepresented Minorities (URM) includes domestic students of ethnic groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education: African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders.

Department / Academic Unit

• College of Science
• Degree: Doctor of Philosophy

Program Coordinator and Director of Graduate Studies

• Graduate Program Coordinator: Rocina Garcia
• Director of Graduate Studies: Susan Beck