Location:

Orono, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Doctorate

Specialty:

Geology

Program Overview

Program Description:

Both the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees require a thesis embodying original research. Entering graduate students should be well prepared in ancillary sciences, including, normally, a full year of calculus, chemistry, and physics. Preparation in statistics and computer programming is recommended. Fieldwork, supplemented by modern laboratory study and analysis, is a major focus of the department and the unifying characteristic of departmental research areas.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.

Financial Aid:

No