Application deadline Students should apply before Mar. 1 to be considered for fellowship support. Late applications will be considered if resources permit. PhD students typically consists of a combination of fellowships, assistantships and contributions from the thesis supervisor. Degree requirements M.Sc. Additional courses may be required, depending on the student's background and area of specialization.
Students normally spend the first year completing coursework and devote the second to the thesis.
All candidates for the PhD in earth sciences must pass two examinations within the first year of the doctoral program. The PhD entry evaluation is normally taken within two weeks of first registration. Within the first 12 months in the program, students must also pass a PhD candidacy examination consisting of two parts, the comprehensive examination and the thesis proposal examination. Detailed descriptions of the PhD entry evaluation and the PhD candidacy examination are available from the department. A candidate for the PhD degree is normally required to complete two one-semester graduate courses in addition to those required for the M.Sc. degree.