El Paso,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Geological Sciences in El Paso United States | University of Texas at El Paso
University of Texas at El Paso
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El Paso United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,572
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
The PhD in Geological Sciences, established in 1974, stands as the University's inaugural doctoral program. This comprehensive program covers diverse advanced fields within Earth and Environmental Sciences, offering specialized research areas including Earth System Geochemistry, Geospatial Studies, Professional Geoscience Practice, Science Education, Solid Earth Dynamics, and Tectonic Processes, while remaining open to all geological science specializations. Our dynamic faculty of 20 tenured and tenure-track professors conducts globally relevant research on environmental and resource challenges, leveraging our region's exceptional geological features for both academic inquiry and instruction. Housed in the modern Geological Sciences Building spanning 90,000 square feet, the program provides ample space for offices, labs, and instructional areas. State-of-the-art departmental resources support doctoral research, featuring cutting-edge geochemical instrumentation (including MC-ICP-MS, various spectrometers, microanalytical tools), geophysical equipment (seismic monitors, magnetic field detectors, advanced surveying instruments), specialized geospatial technology, and robust computational infrastructure.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
In addition to the materials required of all doctoral program applicants by the UTEP Graduate School, applicants for the Ph.D. in Geological Sciences must provide
Three letters of reference
A personal statement/essay explaining the applicant's motivation for pursuing the doctorate and their qualifications and preparation for doctoral study
GRE is not a requirement
Applicants from countries where English is not the first language are required to demonstrate English proficiency.
If you did not attend high school in the United States and your most recent institution of learning was not located in an English-speaking country, UTEP requires you to provide evidence of English-language proficiency. Minimum score 550 on the paper-based (pBT) TOEFL. Some programs require 600 or better. Minimum score of 79 on the internet-based test (iBT), and minimum of 6.5 on IELTS.
Three letters of reference
A personal statement/essay explaining the applicant's motivation for pursuing the doctorate and their qualifications and preparation for doctoral study
GRE is not a requirement
Applicants from countries where English is not the first language are required to demonstrate English proficiency.
If you did not attend high school in the United States and your most recent institution of learning was not located in an English-speaking country, UTEP requires you to provide evidence of English-language proficiency. Minimum score 550 on the paper-based (pBT) TOEFL. Some programs require 600 or better. Minimum score of 79 on the internet-based test (iBT), and minimum of 6.5 on IELTS.
Tuition
USD
16,572