Graduate Program - Doctor of Philosophy

 

The Department of Geology and Geological Engineering offers Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Geology, Geochemistry, and Geological Engineering.

The Geological Engineering degree requires possession or acquisition of an undergraduate engineering degree or its equivalent. Graduate students desiring to study ground water, engineering geology/geotechnics, mining engineering geology and some environmental applications are generally expected to pursue the Geological Engineering degree. Students desiring to study petroleum or minerals exploration or development sciences, geochemistry and/or geology generally pursue Geology or Geochemistry degrees. Students are initially admitted to either geoscience or geological engineering degree programs and must receive approval of the GE department Graduate Advisory Committee to switch degree categories.

 

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