Ph.D. in Geology
Build the skills and expertise in independent research that are the foundation for your geology career.
As a Ph.D. candidate, you'll conduct extensive fieldwork and build analytical skills in state-of-the-art labs and facilities. Experienced, accessible faculty are committed to seeing you achieve your research goals as you build skills for professional success.
- Program type:
- Doctoral Degree
- Format:
- On Campus
- Est. time to complete:
- 3-5 years
- Credit hours:
- 90
Why earn a Ph.D. in geology?
UND's Ph.D. in Geology
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Access the largest geoscience library in the upper Midwest, which contains 100,000 maps and 50,000 volumes.
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We are diverse. Students in UND's Geology program come from around the country, and world.
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The Geology program is based in the four-story, 70,000-square-foot Leonard Hall. It's a state-of-the-art facility for research in geophysics, hydrogeology, petroleum engineering, mining and more.
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The Wilson M. Laird Core and Sample Library, across from Leonard Hall, contains cores from nearly every oil well drilled in North Dakota and is an invaluable research resource.
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Enhance your professional skills at 60+ free workshops offered through the UND School of Graduate Studies. Our goal is to provide you with the workforce skills and job search strategies to succeed.
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Study at a Carnegie Doctoral Research Institution ranked #151 by the NSF. Students are an integral part of UND research.
What can I do with a Ph.D. in geology?
Ph.D. in Geology Courses
Leaders in Geology
With hands-on learning guided by experienced professionals, you'll conduct ground breaking research at UND.