Norman,
OK,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Geology in Norman United States | University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
|
Norman United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
20,112
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Doctor of Philosophy programs in geology and geophysics are designed mainly for students pursuing research careers in Earth sciences within academia, industry, or government institutions. The Ph.D. program aims to equip students for research careers by offering specialized coursework in geology or geophysics, building a solid foundation in related disciplines like mathematics, physical sciences, biology, and engineering to enable innovative geological research, and fostering analytical thinking through original research projects. Typically, the Geology Ph.D. takes at least three years beyond the Master's degree. The University of Oklahoma's Graduate College mandates 90 credit hours of post-baccalaureate coursework. Doctoral candidates must pass the General Examination and produce a Dissertation based on independent research. Unlike structured programs, the Geology Ph.D. has no fixed course requirements—each student's curriculum is tailored individually.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
a. Undergraduate and any Graduate Transcripts: the School of Geosciences requires applications have at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
b. GRE Results (Graduate Record Exam), baseline requirements 31% verbal and 36% quantitative
c. TOEFL Scores (this requirement is for international students whose first language is not English)
Office of Graduate Admissions: English Proficiency Requirements
d. Personal Statement
e. 3 Letters of Recommendation (ideally from professors that know your performance in an academic setting)
f. Information on academic accomplishments, research experience, presentations, and publications.
g. Resume or CV (include cumulative GPA)
Scoring 6.5 or higher on the IELTS, Scoring 79 or higher on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT).
b. GRE Results (Graduate Record Exam), baseline requirements 31% verbal and 36% quantitative
c. TOEFL Scores (this requirement is for international students whose first language is not English)
Office of Graduate Admissions: English Proficiency Requirements
d. Personal Statement
e. 3 Letters of Recommendation (ideally from professors that know your performance in an academic setting)
f. Information on academic accomplishments, research experience, presentations, and publications.
g. Resume or CV (include cumulative GPA)
Scoring 6.5 or higher on the IELTS, Scoring 79 or higher on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT).
Tuition
USD
20,112