Geological Sciences Graduate Degree Program

Description
The Department of Earth Sciences is renowned for providing students with unmatched field experience, as well as involving them in cutting-edge research. The department offers programs leading to the M.S. in Geological Sciences, the M.S. in Geophysics, and Ph.D. degrees in a variety of areas of specialization. The Geological Sciences program offers study in geochemistry, geomorphology, Quaternary geology, petrology, tectonics, sedimentology and stratigraphy, structural geology and crustal evolution, and paleobiology. The program in geophysics offers study in marine geology and geophysics, seismotectonics, and magnetism. The geophysics group places strong emphasis on geological applications of geophysics, field work and close interaction with the Earth Sciences faculty.

General Information
Website http://www.geol.ucsb.edu/
Address Department of Earth Sciences
University of California, Santa Barbara
Webb Hall, Room 1006
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9630
(USA)
Phone (805) 893-3329
Email gs-graduate-assistant@geol.ucsb.edu
Degrees Offered MS, PhD
Requirements
  • Online application: https://www.graddiv.ucsb.edu/eapp
  • Statement of Purpose with completed coversheets (2 copies)
  • Statement of Personal Achievements/Contributions (2 copies)
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) (2 copies)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation (Submitted online. Note: if submitted via postal mail, please attach required coversheets)
  • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (2 copies)
  • GRE General test scores
  • TOEFL scores 550 Paper-Based Test (PBT), 80 Internet-Based Test (IBT) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Overall Band score of 7 or higher (if applicable)
Pre-Application No Pre-Application necessary
Deadlines Fall Only - January 1, 2010
Optional Emphases