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University of Nevada, Reno
Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering
Reno, NV
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Overview
University of Nevada, Reno / Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering is located in Reno, NV, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Geophysics | |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Geology | |
Master of Science (MS) | Geology | |
Master of Science (MS) | Geophysics | |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Geochemistry | |
Master of Science (MS) | Geochemistry | |
Master of Science (MS) | Geological engineering | |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Geological engineering |
Degrees Awarded
Degree | Number Awarded |
---|---|
Master's Degrees | 9 |
Degree Requirements
Degree | Requirement |
---|---|
Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Optional |
Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
45
Applied
17
Accepted
12
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
95
Application Fee - International
No
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
---|---|---|---|
Fall deadline | February 15th | Not reported | Yes |
Spring deadline | September 15th | Not reported | No |
Entrance Requirements
Exam | Details | |
---|---|---|
Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 2.75 | |
Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 |
Exam | Details | |
---|---|---|
TOEFL: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
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Types of financial support available |
Institutionally-sponsored Loans |
Student Body
53
Total Graduate Students
11%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 1.89% |
---|---|
Black or African American | 1.89% |
White or Caucasian | 71% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
Asian | 0% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
Two or more races | Not Reported |
Unknown | 13.21% |
Gender
Male (56%)
Female (43%)
Faculty
37
Total faculty
Male (29)
Female (8)
Research
Focus of faculty research: | Hydrothermal ore deposits, metamorphic and igneous petrogenesis, sedimentary rock record of earth history, field and petrographic investigation of magnetism, rock fracture mechanics |
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Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
1664 N Virginia St
Reno, NV 89557
United States
Reno, NV 89557
United States
Contact
Dr. Robert Watters
Graduate Program Director
Phone: 775-784-6069
Graduate Program Director
Phone: 775-784-6069
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