The Department of Geosciences at the University of Arizona offers a two-year Master of Science degree and a four-year Doctor of Philosophy degree in geosciences. The majority of our admitted students are provided funding, either through fellowships, or research and teaching assistantships.

The MS program is designed to train students for work in industry; local, state, or federal government programs; or as teachers in a junior college setting. This program also serves as a foundation for the PhD level. The MS degree consists of 30 units, a final thesis or prepublication article, and a public presentation requirement.

The PhD program is designed for students who plan to work in research-oriented capacities in the academic community, in industry, or in government. Qualified students with a BS degree or a MS degree may be accepted into the PhD program. The PhD degree consists of 63 units, a final dissertation, oral, and written comprehensive exams.

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