Rolla,
MO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Geological Engineering in Rolla United States | Missouri University of Science and Technology
Missouri University of Science and Technology
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Rolla United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
26,486
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
Our graduate program combines rigorous academic study with pioneering research initiatives.
Geological engineering graduate students engage in innovative applied research addressing challenges at local, regional, and global scales. Alumni have contributed to diverse projects spanning space mining operations, water resource management, drone applications, and engineering geophysics.
Geological engineering applies geological principles to solve practical engineering challenges. This discipline encompasses assessing geological conditions for environmental protection, investigating groundwater resources and contamination, developing mineral and energy resources, selecting sites for infrastructure projects, and conducting land use and environmental impact assessments. Students can pursue either a thesis or non-thesis master's track, while doctoral candidates must complete an original dissertation with published findings.
This field utilizes geological knowledge to address various engineering problems, including managing geological risks (such as subsidence, landslides, and floods), optimizing groundwater supplies, responsibly extracting mineral and energy resources, determining optimal locations for civil and defense projects, and evaluating environmental consequences of land development.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission as a regular graduate student is normally limited to those who ranked in the upper third of their baccalaureate graduating class or who have done quality work at the graduate level. For this requirement, a cumulative B average (3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale), or a B average (3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale) for the student's last sixty credit hours of undergraduate coursework is considered equivalent to an upper one-third standing.
3 Letters of Recommendation
Transcripts (in English) from all colleges and universities attended. All unofficial copies of transcripts and scores can be uploaded to your online application for S&T to review. Upon arrival on campus, you must request that an official copy of your transcript(s) to be sent to us directly from your previous university's registrar's office and all official scores reported directly from the respective testing agency. Once we receive the official documents, we will verify them. If there are any discrepancies between the unofficial documents you submitted, Missouri S&T will withdraw your admission and you will not be allowed to apply to S&T in the future.
GRE and/or GMAT test scores. S and T's GRE Test Center Code is 6876 / GMAT test code is RWQ-TL-8
A statement of purpose
A resume or curriculum vitae
Applicants who have received a degree from a United States university will also be exempt from providing English test scores. Students applying for a graduate degree program at S&T must meet one of the minimum scores:
TOEFL: 80, IELTS: 6.5,
3 Letters of Recommendation
Transcripts (in English) from all colleges and universities attended. All unofficial copies of transcripts and scores can be uploaded to your online application for S&T to review. Upon arrival on campus, you must request that an official copy of your transcript(s) to be sent to us directly from your previous university's registrar's office and all official scores reported directly from the respective testing agency. Once we receive the official documents, we will verify them. If there are any discrepancies between the unofficial documents you submitted, Missouri S&T will withdraw your admission and you will not be allowed to apply to S&T in the future.
GRE and/or GMAT test scores. S and T's GRE Test Center Code is 6876 / GMAT test code is RWQ-TL-8
A statement of purpose
A resume or curriculum vitae
Applicants who have received a degree from a United States university will also be exempt from providing English test scores. Students applying for a graduate degree program at S&T must meet one of the minimum scores:
TOEFL: 80, IELTS: 6.5,
Tuition
USD
26,486