Overview

Research areas include applied geophysics, atmospheric science, climate variability and climate change, earthquake geology, environmental geology, environmental sustainability, geoarchaeology, geochemistry, geomorphology, hazards in planetary geology, hydrogeology, physical volcanology, sedimentology and stratigraphy, tectonics and more.

Geosciences graduates at the University of Missouri - Kansas City can pursue diverse opportunities in private industry, federal and state agencies, and academia.

Careers

Due to the individualized nature of this program, graduates go on to conduct research and pursue advanced careers in a diverse range of organizations, including government.

Potential careers:

Environmental scientist
Geoscientist
Geological engineer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geographic Information Science
Environmental Remote Sensing and Digital Image Analysis
Global Environmental Change
Global Water and Sustainability
Understanding and Living with Volcanoes
Environmental Geophysics
Hydrogeology
Earthquake Geology
Urban Environmental Geology
Energy and Mineral Resources

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kansas City, United States

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Geology View 63 other PhDs in Earth Sciences in United States

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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

Complete the online application.
Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions.
A proposal detailing your goals and expectations.
Three letters of recommendation from previous professors.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

24310 USD / year

≈ 24310 USD / year
Out-of-State

24310 USD / year

≈ 24310 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9684 USD / year

≈ 9684 USD / year

Living costs

Kansas City

United States

980 - 1596 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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