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University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Department of Geoscience
Las Vegas, NV
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Overview
University of Nevada, Las Vegas / Department of Geoscience is located in Las Vegas, NV, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | ||
| Master of Science (MS) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 0 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 0 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
|
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
42
Applied
11
Accepted
8
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
95
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | February 1st | February 1st | No |
| Spring deadline | October 1st | October 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Bachelor's degree; letter of recommendation; statement of interest | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Bachelor's degree/master's degree; letter of recommendation; statement of interest |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
|
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 15 |
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
46
Total Graduate Students
13%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 4.35% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 0% |
| White or Caucasian | 73% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 4.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0% |
| Unknown | 4.35% |
Gender
Male (50%)
Female (50%)
Faculty
13
Total faculty
Full-time - 11
Part-time - 2
Male (8)
Female (5)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Petrology, geochemistry, planetary science, tectonics, hydrology |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 2,705,970 |
Location & Contact
Address
4505 South Maryland Parkway
Box 454010
Las Vegas, NV 89154-4010
United States
Box 454010
Las Vegas, NV 89154-4010
United States
Contact
Dr. Matthew Lachniet
Chair/Professor
Email: geoscience.chair@unlv.edu
Phone: 702-895-4442
Fax: 702-895-4064
Chair/Professor
Email: geoscience.chair@unlv.edu
Phone: 702-895-4442
Fax: 702-895-4064
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