1. California Institute of Technology
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  4. PhD in Geology

PhD in Geology

5 Years On Campus Phd Program

California Institute of Technology

Program Overview

The educational and research programs in geology bring a range of field, remote sensing, and laboratory-based approaches to understanding tectonic, petrologic, climatic, surficial, and paleontological processes and the history of the Earth and its regions. In pursuit of field areas that preserve rich records of key geological events and processes, we can take advantage of the range of natural evnironments around us in Southern California or travel anywhere around the globe.

Program Key Stats

$51813 (Annual cost)



9 %

Eligibility Criteria


110
155
167
500
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110

Additional Information & Requirements

Common Application, a Statement of Purpose, Test scores: GRE, TOEFL, and/or IELTS test scores to be sent directly to the California Institute of Technology (Institutional Code 4034), An official electronic copy of your transcripts or online grade reports issued by your college or university, 3 letters of recommendation, a CV or Resume.

Career Options

  • Engineering geologist
  • Geochemist
  • Geophysicist/field seismologist
  • Geoscientist
  • Hydrogeologist
  • Mudlogger
  • Seismic interpreter
  • Wellsite geologist

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