Overview

About the program

Our graduates go on to fulfilling careers in environmental consulting firms, the energy industry, governmental regulatory agencies, earth science teaching and research in the geological sciences.

Geology programs at the University of Delaware feature small classes with hands-on field and laboratory-based instruction delivered by an internationally respected, research-active faculty.

Programme Structure

Faculty focus areas include:

Geomicrobiology and Environmental Geochemistry
Hydrology and Geomorphology
Solid Earth Geochemistry and Geophysics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newark, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to the Geological Sciences graduate program is based on

previous academic record (undergraduate and graduate)
two or more letters of recommendation
resume
applicant essay (describing reasons for seeking a graduate degree, proposed areas of study, and relevant preparation)

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree by the time that they matriculate into the graduate program. The Department will consider qualified applicants without a degree in Earth Sciences, although additional course work or preparation may be required.

Students without a M.S. or equivalent degree may be considered for entrance to the Ph.D. program if they have exhibited outstanding performance through their previous academic and/or professional work, such that they have demonstrated the ability to engage in high-level research.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

8704 USD / year

≈ 8704 USD / year
Out-of-State

8704 USD / year

≈ 8704 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8704 USD / year

≈ 8704 USD / year

Living costs

Newark

United States

990 - 1700 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

About the program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Newark

Funding

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