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University of California, Berkeley
Department of Earth and Planetary Science
Berkeley, CA
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University of California, Berkeley / Department of Earth and Planetary Science is located in Berkeley, CA, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | Geophysics | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Geology | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Geophysics | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Geology | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Geophysics | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Geology |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 4 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
|
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Oral exam (MA), thesis (MS) |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Candidacy exams |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
201
Applied
8
Enrolled
Applying
105
Application Fee - Domestic
125
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 21st | Not reported | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0, 3 letters of recommendation | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0, 3 letters of recommendation |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 570 TOEFL IBT score: 90 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Types of financial support available |
Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Graduate Assistantships |
|---|
Student Body
59
Total Graduate Students
25%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 3.39% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 0% |
| White or Caucasian | 50% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1.69% |
| Asian | 6.78% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 11.86% |
Gender
Male (59%)
Female (40%)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Tectonics, environmental geology, high-pressure geophysics and seismology, economic geology, geochemistry |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
Berkeley, CA 94720
United States
United States
Contact
Prof. Richard Allen
Chair
Phone: 510-642-3993
Fax: 510-643-9980
Chair
Phone: 510-642-3993
Fax: 510-643-9980
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