Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Geography PHD Programme By University of Utah |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Geography

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The PhD is the pinnacle degree in the field of Geography, and provides the advanced training required for careers in research and academia. PhD students develop a research-intensive dissertation in close collaboration with their advisor and committee.  PhD students are eligible to receive teaching and research assistantship funding. These positions are awarded on a competitive basis and include a tuition waiver and subsidized health insurance. A Master's degree is required to enter the PhD program. Advisors may also expect basic proficiencies in statistics, GIS, cartography, writing, and mathematics – consult your prospective advisor to learn more about prerequisites.

Like the Geography MS, the course requirements for the Geography PhD are designed to be flexible, allowing you to specialize in the area of your interest. All students are required to take GEOG 6000 (Advanced Geographical Data Analysis) and GEOG 6961 (Geographic Thought and Inquiry). Two research courses (e.g. seminars) can be taken from a variety of offerings, and students can fill the remaining elective requirements from courses in Geography or from other departments at the University of Utah.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Geography

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The PhD is the pinnacle degree in the field of Geography, and provides the advanced training required for careers in research and academia. PhD students develop a research-intensive dissertation in close collaboration with their advisor and committee.  PhD students are eligible to receive teaching and research assistantship funding. These positions are awarded on a competitive basis and include a tuition waiver and subsidized health insurance. A Master's degree is required to enter the PhD program. Advisors may also expect basic proficiencies in statistics, GIS, cartography, writing, and mathematics – consult your prospective advisor to learn more about prerequisites.

Like the Geography MS, the course requirements for the Geography PhD are designed to be flexible, allowing you to specialize in the area of your interest. All students are required to take GEOG 6000 (Advanced Geographical Data Analysis) and GEOG 6961 (Geographic Thought and Inquiry). Two research courses (e.g. seminars) can be taken from a variety of offerings, and students can fill the remaining elective requirements from courses in Geography or from other departments at the University of Utah.

Admission Requirements

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  • Separate applications must be submitted in order to apply to more than one degree program
  • Application fees are subject to change and ARE NOT WAIVED
  • We will evaluate your file only after we receive all required fees and documents, including transcripts
  • International Students only: Proof of financial responsibility is NOT needed to evaluate an applicant's file, nor is it needed to accept a student.  AFTER being admitted, this information IS NEEDED prior to issuing the I-20 Certificate of Eligibility so students may obtain a student visa. (Students being funded by the Department do not need to submit an additional Financial Statement.)  Current estimated expenses for graduate students are detailed here.
  • GRE scores and grades:  We do not admit or deny applicants on the basis of GRE or GPA; rather, we aim to consider the applicant as a whole.  Minimum GPA accepted by the Graduate School is 3.0
  • The Geography PhD program requires an academic Master's degree prior to admission.
  • Please review the requirement sheets for each degree program for the prerequisite coursework and proficiencies needed

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  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

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