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PhD Geology And Geophysics

2 Years On Campus Phd Program

University of Hawaii Manoa

Program Overview

PhD candidates are accepted with either a BS or MS degree. Students without an MS degree must pass a qualifying examination given at the beginning of their second semester in residence. All PhD candidates must pass a comprehensive examination no later than the end of the fourth semester of residence (for students without an MS degree). The comprehensive exam includes oral and written parts that cover subjects in-depth within the student's field of interest as well as relevant general information from geology, geophysics, and other disciplines. A final defense of the dissertation is required. Space and financial aid for the PhD program are limited, and each student s progress will be reviewed annually.

Program Key Stats

$37670 (Annual cost)



72.8 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

One transcript for each post-secondary institution attended, Official TOEFL or IELTS exam scores, Statement of objective, Letters of recommendation, Official GRE scores

Career Options

  • Engineering Geologists
  • Environmental Geologists
  • Geo-Hydrologistslocate
  • Geo-Morphologists
  • Hydrologists
  • Mineralogists
  • Marine Geologists
  • Petroleum Geologists
  • Paleontologists
  • Seismologists
  • Stratigraphers

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