Experience has shown that most students take at least 24 months to complete their work. Financial support is available for no more than 24 months. Part-time study is also possible. Conditions for admission to this programme are the same as those for full-time students. Financial support is not normally available for part-time study.
Research leading to the preparation and oral defence of a thesis is required.
The equivalent of five graduate classes is required, of which the thesis normally counts as three. Graduate students are expected to attend the Earth Sciences seminars. ERTH 6300.03 and ERTH 6350.03 are compulsory. Attendance at the Earth Sciences seminars is expected. Research leading to the preparation and oral defence of a thesis is required.