Requirements for the Master of Science degree include 30 credits of graduate study (6 of which are thesis credits) and the research, preparation, and defense of a thesis. Requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy degree include a Master of Science degree, an oral and written comprehensive exam, a course program developed with the student鈥檚 dissertation committee (including 9 credits of dissertation research), and the research, preparation, and defense of the dissertation. All graduate students are required to register for GEOL 601 - Geological Sciences at Delaware during their first fall term at the University. For both the MS and PhD degrees, course programs are otherwise developed on an individual basis to meet the specific needs of the student. The program of study and research is formed by student consultation with the advisor and thesis or dissertation research committee. Because of the value of the teaching experience, PhD candidates are expected to teach a course or laboratory section for at least one semester.
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1 April 2025
Start date
February 2025
College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment
261 S. College Ave,
Robinson Hall,
NEWARK,
Delaware,
19716, United States
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
1 April 2025
Start date
June 2025
College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment
261 S. College Ave,
Robinson Hall,
NEWARK,
Delaware,
19716, United States
Baccalaureate graduates of regionally-accredited colleges are eligible to apply to the University of Delaware for admission to a graduate program. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is offered by the Educational Testing Service in test centers throughout the world. The University requires an official paper-based TOEFL score of at least 550 or at least 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) for an applicant to be considered for admission. The University expects a minimum score of 18 on the Internet-based Speaking Test. IELTS Australia. A band score of 6.5 is expected by the University.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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