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PhD Geosciences

5 Years On Campus Phd Program

University of Montana Missoula

Program Overview

A Ph.D. committee must have at least five qualifying members. The committee must include the major advisor, at least one more faculty from Geosciences, and at least one member of the UM faculty from outside the Department of Geosciences. Additional members beyond the latter three may be added from Geosciences, other departments at UM, or from other institutions provided their credentials are approved by the graduate school. Not more than one member may be emeritus or research faculty of the Department. This committee is responsible for evaluating the student s research, for providing supplemental instruction in their research specialties to complement the primary training of the student, for administering the comprehensive exam, and for assessing the dissertation. Committee members should therefore be selected by the pertinence of their expertise in the intended course of study. Ph.D. degree seeking students who fail to establish and maintain a committee after two years will be dismissed.

Program Key Stats

$28822 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

An MS. degree, Grade point average of at least 3.0 for the M.A. degree and 3.2 for the doctorate on all college work, Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended., A letter of intent (maximum 1000 words) explaining your objectives in graduate studies and why you wish to pursue those studies in the at The University of Montana., Official GRE scores with a test date that is within the past five years, The TOEFL, IELTS or MELAB are also required of international applicants who are not graduates of an English-speaking university.

Career Options

  • Geologists
  • Ecologist
  • Environmental consultant
  • Field trials officer
  • Marine scientist
  • Nature conservation officer

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