Houghton,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Geology in Houghton United States | Michigan Technological University
Michigan Technological University
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Houghton United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,377
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Geology master's and doctoral research encompasses both basic and detailed laboratory analysis of rocks and minerals, along with fieldwork in challenging terrains, plus advanced computational modeling of climate patterns and natural disasters using satellite data. Ongoing projects involve examining glacier hydrology in Alaska, Svalbard, and Nepal, assessing landslide and flood risks in El Salvador, and tracking atmospheric pollutants in isolated regions such as Greenland and the Azores.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
2 Letters of Recommendation (only 1 required for Michigan Tech students)
Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale
R'sum / Curriculum vitae required for PhD
GRE not required.
TOEFL: Required Score of 79 iBT
IELTS: Required Overall Band Score of 6.5
Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale
R'sum / Curriculum vitae required for PhD
GRE not required.
TOEFL: Required Score of 79 iBT
IELTS: Required Overall Band Score of 6.5
Tuition
USD
24,377