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University of Utah
Department of Geology and Geophysics
Salt Lake City, UT
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Overview
University of Utah / Department of Geology and Geophysics is located in Salt Lake City, UT, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | Geophysics | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Geology | |
| Master of Engineering (ME) | Geological engineering | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Geological engineering | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Geological engineering | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Geology | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Geophysics |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 10 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| 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 Comp Exam Required Thesis Required 30 credits of course work (10 of which are thesis research credit hours) |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
98
Applied
12
Accepted
5
Enrolled
Applying
55
Application Fee - Domestic
65
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 15th | January 15th | No |
| Spring deadline | September 15th | September 15th | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Academic Transcripts, Letters of Reference, CV or Resume, Statement of Purpose | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Academic Transcripts, Letters of Reference, CV or Resume, Statement of Purpose |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | January 15 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
74
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 8.11% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 0% |
| White or Caucasian | 79% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 9.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 2.7% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Gender
Male (52%)
Female (47%)
Faculty
23
Total faculty
Full-time - 23
Part-time - 0
Male (17)
Female (6)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Petroleum Geology, Sedimentology and Stratigraphy, Carbon Cycle, Hydrology and Groundwater, Seismology |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 3,058,345 |
Location & Contact
Address
Frederick A. Sutton Building, Room 383
115 South 1460 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
United States
115 South 1460 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
United States
Contact
Thure Cerling
Department Chair
Email: thure.cerling@utah.edu
Phone: 801-585-6656
Fax: 801-581-7061
Department Chair
Email: thure.cerling@utah.edu
Phone: 801-585-6656
Fax: 801-581-7061
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