📘 PhD in Geology

🏛️ Awarded By: Arizona International University
⏳ Duration: 3–5 Years (Full-Time / Part-Time)
💻 Mode: On-Campus / Online / Hybrid
🎓 Credits: 90–120
📅 Intake: Fall, Spring

🌍 Program Overview

Arizona International University’s PhD in Geology is a research-intensive program tailored for those driven to explore Earth’s systems and address pressing global issues. The program combines advanced theoretical knowledge with practical experience in areas like mineralogy, geophysics, hydrogeology, and environmental geology. Emphasizing fieldwork, independent research, and data analysis, it prepares graduates for impactful careers in academia, industry, and environmental sectors.

📚 Curriculum Highlights

Core and elective courses cover:

• 🌋 Structural Geology & Tectonics

• 🌍 Earth Systems & Geodynamics

• 🪨 Mineralogy & Petrology

• 💧 Hydrogeology & Environmental Geology

• 🌱 Geochemistry

• 🌡️ Climate Change & Geology

• 🔬 Geophysical & Remote Sensing Methods

• 🦴 Paleontology & Stratigraphy

• 🗺️ Geological Mapping & Fieldwork

• ⚒️ Mining & Petroleum Geology

🎯 Specializations Available

Choose from:

• 🌍 Structural Geology & Tectonics

• 🔬 Geophysics

• 💧 Hydrogeology & Water Resources

• 🪨 Mining & Petroleum Geology

• 🌱 Environmental Geology

• 🌡️ Climate & Paleoclimate Geology

• 🌐 Planetary Geology

👩‍🎓 Career Outcomes

Graduates can pursue roles such as:

• University Professor / Academic Researcher

• Environmental / Mining / Petroleum Geologist

• Hydrogeologist

• Geotechnical Engineer

• Climate Scientist

• Geophysical or Geochemical Analyst

🌐 Global Exposure & Partnerships

• Collaborative research with global institutions

• Fieldwork in diverse geological terrains

• Participation in international conferences

• Funded research and internship opportunities

• NGO and government partnerships

📝 Admission Requirements

• Master’s in Geology or related field (GPA ≥ 3.0)

• Research proposal & personal statement

• Two recommendation letters

• English proficiency (IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80 / AIU Test)

• Portfolio (optional but preferred)

💰 Tuition & Financial Aid

• Annual Tuition: $18,000 (subject to delivery mode)

• Support Available:

  • Research & Teaching Assistantships

  • Merit Scholarships & Fellowships

  • Paid Internships & Research Grants