Doctor Of Philosophy In Geosciences

College of Science

PhD

United Arab Emirates University

Overview

The study plan for the Ph.D. Program in Geosciences shall consist of a total of at least 54 credit hours. The Ph.D. students must complete all degree requirements in a minimum of six (6) and a maximum of twelve (12) semesters after matriculation. The Program includes 6 credit hours of College of Science (COS) mandatory courses, 18 credit hours (divided as: 9 credit hours of compulsory courses, and 9 credit hours from a basket of elective courses of the Geosciences PhD program), and 30 credit hours for Thesis. The mode of study is on a full-time basis.

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Program Details

Degree level: PhD
College: College of Science

Tuition & Fees

Tuition: Contact admissions

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, graduates will be able to:

Retrieve and Apply advanced knowledge to solve problems in Geosciences
Perform independently an original work of advanced research on a topic in Geosciences
Analyze quantitatively and critically open problems in Geosciences
Communicate effectively Geosciences finding to specialized and general audiences
Articulate strategies to tackle identified ethical and safety issues in the field
Supervise effectively group efforts to achieve specific tasks

Academic Requirements

Master degree or equivalent in Geosciences, with associated cumulative GPA of 3.3 or more (on scale of 4)
Minimum IELTS requirements of 6.5, achieved not more than two years prior to enrollment

Program Requirements

Minimum 54 credit hours
College Requirements 6 hours
Major Requirements 18 hours (9 compulsory + 9 electives)