Pocatello,
ID,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Geosciences in Pocatello United States | Idaho State University
Idaho State University
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Pocatello United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,152
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The geosciences Ph.D. program welcomes students who show exceptional research potential and academic promise. Candidates may pursue studies across all geoscience disciplines where ISU faculty possess specialized knowledge. Each student's academic path is collaboratively designed with their advisor and dissertation committee. Program continuation depends on sustaining a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrating consistent progress toward degree completion. Typically, full-time students require a minimum of four years post-master's to finish their research and dissertation. Exceptional undergraduates with outstanding academic achievements and research capabilities may qualify for direct Ph.D. admission, even without a master's degree.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
All applicants must meet Idaho State University Graduate School admission requirements for doctoral programs. In addition, applicants must have attained a minimum of a bachelor's degree in geosciences or a closely related field (environmental science, physics, engineering, chemistry, biology, etc.) and have maintained at least a 3.0 GPA in their previous degree(s) unless special circumstances are demonstrated.
A complete graduate application for classified status in the Idaho State University Geosciences Department Ph.D. program consists of:
GRE scores (a minimum of 50th percentile is required in both verbal and quantitative categories), Students for whom English is a second language who do not meet the minimum verbal GRE score must meet the Graduate School minimum TOEFL score.
An Idaho State University Graduate School application form, fee, and official copies of transcripts,
Three letters of recommendation, and
A statement outlining the student's motivation for graduate school and their longer term career goals.
Toefl Internet-based test (iBT): a total score of 80 with a score of at least 20 on each Section, Computer-based test: a total score of 213 with a score of at least 21 on Section 1 (Listening Comprehension) on the computer test, Toefl Paper-based test: a total score of 550 with a score of at least 55 on Section l (Listening Comprehension) on the paper test. Satisfactory IELTS performance for Classified admission includes scoring 6.5 or higher on the total band score. Photocopies of TOEFL and/or IELTS scores will not be accepted.
A complete graduate application for classified status in the Idaho State University Geosciences Department Ph.D. program consists of:
GRE scores (a minimum of 50th percentile is required in both verbal and quantitative categories), Students for whom English is a second language who do not meet the minimum verbal GRE score must meet the Graduate School minimum TOEFL score.
An Idaho State University Graduate School application form, fee, and official copies of transcripts,
Three letters of recommendation, and
A statement outlining the student's motivation for graduate school and their longer term career goals.
Toefl Internet-based test (iBT): a total score of 80 with a score of at least 20 on each Section, Computer-based test: a total score of 213 with a score of at least 21 on Section 1 (Listening Comprehension) on the computer test, Toefl Paper-based test: a total score of 550 with a score of at least 55 on Section l (Listening Comprehension) on the paper test. Satisfactory IELTS performance for Classified admission includes scoring 6.5 or higher on the total band score. Photocopies of TOEFL and/or IELTS scores will not be accepted.
Tuition
USD
30,152