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Specific admission requirements defined by the faculty of the Department of Geosciences follow the guidelines established by the School of Graduate Studies. Typically, a student would be expected to hold an undergraduate or master's degree in environmental sciences, geology, geography or a closely-related field. Opportunities within the department range from the physical sciences to the humanities. Because of the wide range of faculty expertise, and in keeping with the general spirit of the entire interdisciplinary program, the faculty of the Department of Geosciences has deliberately chosen to establish broad guidelines for admission of Interdisciplinary Ph.D. students.
Typically, a student would be expected to hold an undergraduate or master's degree in environmental sciences, geology, geography or a closely-related field, GPA of 3.0 or above, on a 4.0 scale, in all university work prior to admission. Three letters of recommendation from professors as well as a proposal from the prospective student detailing goals and expectations are needed for an evaluation of the application. Students are expected to have an advisor at the time of admission.
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