Doctor of Philosophy in Geology

The Doctor of Philosophy degree programs in geology and geophysics are intended primarily for those students who plan research careers in Earth sciences in universities, industry, or government agencies. The goals of the Ph.D. degree program are to prepare the student for a career in research by providing coursework in an area of specialization in geology or geophysics, provide a strong background in allied fields such as mathematics, physical science, biological science, and engineering to give the student the necessary tools to conduct original and significant geological research, and encourage critical thinking and analysis of geological problems through the design of original research projects. The Ph.D. degree in Geology generally requires a minimum of three years beyond the M.S. degree. The Graduate College at the University of Oklahoma requires 90 post- baccalaureate credit hours of coursework. PhD students will be required to take the General Examination and complete an original research project in the form of a Dissertation while studying at the University of Oklahoma. There are no specified course requirements for the Ph.D. degree in Geology. Rather, a degree program is designed for each student

a. Undergraduate and any Graduate Transcripts: the School of Geosciences requires applications have at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

b. GRE Results (Graduate Record Exam), baseline requirements 31% verbal and 36% quantitative

c. TOEFL Scores (this requirement is for international students whose first language is not English)
Office of Graduate Admissions: English Proficiency Requirements
d. Personal Statement

e. 3 Letters of Recommendation (ideally from professors that know your performance in an academic setting)

f. Information on academic accomplishments, research experience, presentations, and publications.

g. Resume or CV (include cumulative GPA)
Scoring 6.5 or higher on the IELTS, Scoring 79 or higher on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT).