Study Geology - Doctor of Philosophy at Miami University in the USA, College of Arts and Science

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Geology, M.A., M.S., Ph.D., programs include a non-thesis, coursework-based M.A., a research thesis-based M.S., and a research-intensive Ph.D. culminating in a dissertation that typically comprises published, and/or submitted journal articles. The Ph.D. program requires a minimum of 60 hours beyond the master's degree of which at least 15 are earned through formal course work. English is required. Ph.D. students take written examinations in four sub-disciplines of Geology. Upon successful completion of the written examinations, the student undertakes a dissertation prospectus based on the students' proposed dissertation, arranged by the student in consultation with the graduate study committee as soon as possible after the written and oral exams are passed. A final oral presentation and defense of dissertation research is held after the student has completed the dissertation.

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Science

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

US$37,917.76 per year

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment - 1290

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

01/01/2027

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Miami University, Oxford Ohio

501 E High Street,

Oxford,

Ohio,

45056, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Prospective students must have an undergraduate major in geology or a related science, including at least one semester of college chemistry, physics, and calculus. Deficiencies in background, as determined by a faculty committee, may be made up after admission.To be considered applicants must have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 out of 4.0.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.