Program One-Sheet
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University of Nevada, Las Vegas |
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Doctor of Philosophy - Geoscience |
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The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Geoscience is designed to prepare students for demanding research-oriented careers in academia, government service, private consulting, and industry. Working closely with their advisors, students focus on original research in an emphasis area. Research expectations are high; students are expected to develop original lines of research that will lead to three or more original manuscripts that are suitable for submission to a refereed scientific journal. Students are expected to have strong content knowledge in their area of emphasis and three additional sub-disciplines of the geologic sciences. Fundamental knowledge levels are tested first in a diagnostic interview that is used to guide coursework taken by the student, and then later in a comprehensive exam. Research in the department currently focuses on the following areas: (1) Economic Geology; (2) Hydrology, Paleoclimatology, and Environmental Geology; (3) Petrology, Mineralogy, Geochemistry, and Planetary Science; (4) Stratigraphy, Paleontology, Sedimentology, and Surface Processes; and (5) Geochronology, Structural Geology, and Tectonics. | |
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Program Highlights |
- Good job placement of graduates in academia and high-paying industry positions
- Faculty available as advisors who are conducting research in a wide variety of areas within Geoscience
- Southern Nevada and surrounding states offer diverse geologic features for research
- Numerous internal scholarships
- Extensive array of analytical laboratories
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Career Possibilities |
- Academia
- Government service
- Private industry
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Credits Required to Graduate |
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Admission Requirements
(Please see the Graduate Catalog for a complete list of requirements.) |
Graduate College Requirements
- Four-year bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or an approved equivalent
- Minimum overall grade point average of 2.75 (4.00=A) for the bachelor’s degree or minimum 3.00 (4.00=A) for the last two years (60 semester hours)
- Transcript from each postsecondary institution attended. If the institution is outside the U.S. a foreign credential evaluation may be required.
- International applicants only: proof of English proficiency
Plan Requirements
- For the post-bachelor's track: A bachelor's degree in Geology or equivalent
- For the post-master's track: A master of science degree in Geology or equivalent
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Application Deadline |
- Jan. 15 (Fall)
- Oct. 1 (Spring)
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