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University of Nevada, Reno
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Institutionally-sponsored Loans |
Student Body
53
Total Graduate Students
60%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
39%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 1.89% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1.89% |
| White or Caucasian | 71% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | Not Reported |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
Reno, NV 89557
United States
United States
Contact
Dr. Robert Watters
Graduate Program Director
Phone: 775-784-6069
Graduate Program Director
Phone: 775-784-6069