Las Vegas,
NV,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Geosciences in Las Vegas United States | University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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Las Vegas United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,170
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
The Geoscience Doctor of Philosophy program equips students for rigorous research-focused careers across academia, government agencies, private consulting firms, and industrial sectors. Under close faculty mentorship, candidates concentrate on pioneering investigations within three specialization tracks: geology, hydrology, or soil science. The program maintains rigorous scholarly standards, requiring doctoral candidates to pursue novel research directions capable of yielding at least three publishable manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals. Participants must demonstrate advanced expertise in their chosen specialization plus three complementary geological science subfields. Initial diagnostic assessments evaluate foundational knowledge to tailor individual study plans, followed by comprehensive examinations to verify mastery.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geoscience or an appropriate related field.
A successful applicant should have overall grade point average (GPA) higher than 3.0, unless other evidence indicates that the applicant will be successful in the graduate program.
Transcripts - One transcript from every post-secondary institution the applicant has attended (regardless of whether a degree or credential was earned), showing all coursework, extension and correspondence work, any degrees earned, and the dates that those degrees were awarded. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted as part of the application process. However, if an applicant is admitted, official transcripts will be required by the date specified on the Certificate of Admission. Transfer credits posted on another institution's transcript will not be accepted in lieu of the transcript itself. Only transcripts sent directly from the institution are considered official. Failure to disclose all coursework and/or degrees awarded will result in rescission of admission. IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL - 80, (Paper-based) Minimum score - 74 (Computer-based) Minimum score - 213, Pearson Test of English (PTE) - Minimum score - 65
A successful applicant should have overall grade point average (GPA) higher than 3.0, unless other evidence indicates that the applicant will be successful in the graduate program.
Transcripts - One transcript from every post-secondary institution the applicant has attended (regardless of whether a degree or credential was earned), showing all coursework, extension and correspondence work, any degrees earned, and the dates that those degrees were awarded. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted as part of the application process. However, if an applicant is admitted, official transcripts will be required by the date specified on the Certificate of Admission. Transfer credits posted on another institution's transcript will not be accepted in lieu of the transcript itself. Only transcripts sent directly from the institution are considered official. Failure to disclose all coursework and/or degrees awarded will result in rescission of admission. IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL - 80, (Paper-based) Minimum score - 74 (Computer-based) Minimum score - 213, Pearson Test of English (PTE) - Minimum score - 65
Tuition
USD
24,170