Geology, PhD
Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2026-2027. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.
Total Hours: 60 (Beyond the Master's Degree)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Two hours from: | 2 | |
| Geology Colloquium | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 2 | |
| Electives | ||
| Select 18-38 hours of coursework in GEOL or related field, such as GEOL 5073 Geomorphology, GEOL 5513 Marine Geology, GEOL 5643 Seismic Data Processing, or GEOL 6133 Unconventional Petroleum Reservoirs. 1, 2 | ||
| Research and Dissertation | ||
| 20-40 hours of GEOL Dissertation. With the approval of the advisory committee, up to 20 hours may be substituted for graduate-level coursework. 3 | ||
| Total Hours | 60 | |
- 1
Up to 12 hours of coursework may be taken outside of GEOL.
- 2
Or courses pre-approved by the advisory committee
- 3
At the discretion of the advisory committee, up to 20 hours of dissertation hours may be replaced by additional course hours.
Total Hours: 90 (Beyond the Bachelor's Degree)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| GEOL 5243 | Research Methods and Techniques in Geosciences | 3 |
| Two hours from: | 2 | |
| Geology Colloquium | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 5 | |
| Electives | ||
| Select 35-55 hours of coursework in GEOL or related field, such as GEOL 5073 Geomorphology, GEOL 5513 Marine Geology, GEOL 5643 Seismic Data Processing, or GEOL 6133 Unconventional Petroleum Reservoirs. 1, 2 | ||
| Research and Dissertation | ||
| 30-50 hours of GEOL Dissertation. With the approval of the advisory committee, up to 20 hours may be substituted for graduate-level coursework. 3 | ||
| Total Hours | 90 | |
- 1
Up to 12 hours of coursework may be taken outside of GEOL.
- 2
Or courses pre-approved by advisory committee.
- 3
At the discretion of the advisory committee, up to 20 hours of dissertation hours may be replaced by additional course hours.
Graduate College Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Requirements
Learn more about Graduate College 2026-2027 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.