Study Geoscience, Ph.D. at Saint Louis University – Globally Recruit in the USA, School of Science and Engineering
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What will I learn?

Saint Louis University's geology research facilities include a network of seismograph stations surrounding the New Madrid fault zone, state-of-the-art seismic observatories that transmit data by satellite from sites distributed across a broad region of the central United States excellent computing facilities consisting of LINUX, Solaris, MAC and PC workstations rock preparation and mineral separation facilities a stable isotope geochemistry lab a remote sensing lab and a digital image analysis lab. The Doctor of Philosophy in Geosciences requires a minimum of 48 credits of course work and exactly 12 credits of dissertation research. Up to 24 credits of course work leading to a master’s degree may count toward the credit requirement.Duration - 5 YrsCredit - 48

Which department am I in?

School of Science and Engineering

Study options

Full Time (10 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$17,400.00 per year
Books and Supplies-1,420
Start date

August 2027

Venue

SLU, Main Campus

One North Grand Blvd,

St. Louis,

Missouri,

63103, Midwest, United States

Full Time (10 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$17,400.00 per year
Books and Supplies-1,420
Start date

January 2027

Venue

SLU, Main Campus

One North Grand Blvd,

St. Louis,

Missouri,

63103, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Successful applicants possess sufficient test scores, GPA and TOEFL scores (for international students).

Geophysics Concentration

Prerequisites include structural geology, college physics, mechanics and mathematics through differential equations.

Environmental Geosciences Concentration

Prerequisites include an undergraduate degree in a STEM discipline with at least one semester each of calculus, physics, biology, chemistry, and geoscience; a second semester of calculus or one semester of statistics.

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

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