Lexington,
KY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Geological Sciences in Lexington United States | University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
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Lexington United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,548
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences provides graduate programs for both M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Geology. Applicants with backgrounds in geology, other natural sciences, or engineering are encouraged to apply. Research initiatives in the department receive funding through grants and contracts from organizations like NSF, DOE, NASA, PRF, as well as various federal, state, and industrial partners. Graduate research opportunities span diverse fields such as natural hazards (including earthquakes, landslides, and floods), environmental geology, hydrogeology, climate studies, tectonic processes, sedimentary geology, geophysics, engineering geology, planetary science, stable isotope geochemistry, paleontology, critical mineral resources, surface processes, geochronology, cave and karst studies, among others.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Personal Statement
Submit a one- to two-page statement discussing your background and research interests.
Three letters of recommendation
The GRE is not required for admission to these programs.
Assistantship Application (optional - you may upload a blank document, if you do not intend to apply for assistance) For the Graduate School, the minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5
An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduate work is required by the Graduate School.
Submit a one- to two-page statement discussing your background and research interests.
Three letters of recommendation
The GRE is not required for admission to these programs.
Assistantship Application (optional - you may upload a blank document, if you do not intend to apply for assistance) For the Graduate School, the minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5
An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduate work is required by the Graduate School.
Tuition
USD
33,548