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Overview
Key facts
Topics include specialized studies in geophysics, geochemistry, planetary science, cosmochemistry, high-pressure experimental petrology and rock deformation, tectonics, structural geology, igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary petrology, surficial processes, fluvial geomorphology, stratigraphy, paleoecology, phylogeny reconstruction, functional morphology and evolution, oceanography, paleo-climate studies, geothermal energy, and natural hazards. The Geology department at the University of California, Davis, has outstanding analytical and computational facilities and provides opportunities for research and study around the world. The campus is well situated to provide access to field areas exhibiting diverse geologic and tectonic phenomena, and encourages interdisciplinary research through collaborations with the KeckCAVES, Center for Watershed Sciences, the Bodega Marine Laboratory, and other UC research stations. The program offers a diverse, collaborative, and flexible research environment that integrates field, laboratory, and theoretical/computational approaches and encourages highly individualized and interdisciplinary research.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Paleontology;
- Sedimentology/paleoenvironments;
- Structure/tectonics;
- Petrology/geochemistry;
- Environmental geology/geomorphology/resources
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Earth Sciences Geography Geology View 331 other Masters in Geography in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Statement of Purpose
- Personal History and Diversity Statement
- List of Faculty Mentors
- CV/resume
- Three letters of recommendation (to be submitted electronically by the recommenders; instructions are in the online application)
- Unofficial transcripts from previous institutions attended
- Application fee of $120 (U.S.) or $140 (international).
Tuition Fee
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International
11700 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11700 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
11700 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11700 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Davis
1100 - 1600 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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