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Earning a graduate degree in Geology and Geological Engineering from Mines equips you for career advancement as a top specialist in Earth science and responsible resource management. Our dynamic educational approach, grounded in cutting-edge research addressing modern societal challenges, opens boundless possibilities.
The PhD (Geological Engineering) program mandates a minimum of 72 credit hours combining courses and research. A minimum of 24 credits must be dedicated to research work, while another 24 must come from coursework. Applicants holding a thesis-based master's degree can transfer up to 36 credits (with a maximum of 24 from prior graduate coursework), subject to approval by their doctoral thesis advisory committee regarding eligible courses and transferable credit hours.