Overview
The department will consider applicants to all programs who have previously completed either a bachelor’s or master’s degree in geoscience or a related field. Although completion of a master’s degree is not required for admission, competitive applicants to our Ph.D. program will be able to demonstrate previous research experience at the bachelor’s or master’s level.
Within the Geological Engineering department at the University of Utah, areas of research specialization include structural geology and tectonics, stable isotope geochemistry, metamorphic petrology, geochronology, stratigraphy, sedimentology, petroleum geology, paleontology, environmental geology, paleoclimatology, geothermics, ground water and surface water hydrology, igneous petrology, aqueous geochemistry, economic geology, exploration seismology, earthquake seismology, and electromagnetics.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Solid Earth and Tectonic Process
- Energy Geosciences
- Surface and Hydrologic Processes
- Isotopic Geochemistry & Biogeochemistry
- Paleobiology & Evolution
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Environmental Engineering Geology View 252 other Masters in Environmental Engineering in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Academic Transcripts
- Letters of Reference
- CV or resume
- Statement of Purpose
- Payment
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Tuition Fee
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International
18590 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9295 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
18590 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9295 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
5260 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2630 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Salt Lake City
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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