Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Geography PHD Program By University of Utah |Top Universities
Main Subject Area

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Program overview

Main Subject

Geography

Study Level

PHD

The mission of the University of Utah Department of Geography is to generate high quality research and teaching focused on the interactions between the human and physical environment. We are inspired to produce important scientific advances in our core research areas, including health and urban geography, hazards and security, climate change and paleoenvironment, GIScience and remote sensing, to provide professional and community service and to prepare students for in-demand careers in Geography and related fields. Learning Outcomes basic understanding of the scientific discovery process in the discipline of geography basic understanding of at least one geographic subfield ability to think spatially and conduct basic spatial analysis ability to critically understand knowledge communicated in oral, written, graphic and cartographic forms ability to develop a research proposal and carry out independent research, or identify and solve applied problems in-depth understanding at least one geographic subfield ability to present and defend work in oral, written, graphic and cartographic formats

Program overview

Main Subject

Geography

Study Level

PHD

The mission of the University of Utah Department of Geography is to generate high quality research and teaching focused on the interactions between the human and physical environment. We are inspired to produce important scientific advances in our core research areas, including health and urban geography, hazards and security, climate change and paleoenvironment, GIScience and remote sensing, to provide professional and community service and to prepare students for in-demand careers in Geography and related fields. Learning Outcomes basic understanding of the scientific discovery process in the discipline of geography basic understanding of at least one geographic subfield ability to think spatially and conduct basic spatial analysis ability to critically understand knowledge communicated in oral, written, graphic and cartographic forms ability to develop a research proposal and carry out independent research, or identify and solve applied problems in-depth understanding at least one geographic subfield ability to present and defend work in oral, written, graphic and cartographic formats

Admission Requirements

6.5+
All international graduate applicants to the University of Utah must meet the following minimum Graduate School requirements: A bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited U.S. college or university or from an institution recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education in their home country. The Office of International Admissions will determine if applicants with international degrees meet the Graduate School's requirement of a recognized bachelor's degree. At least a 3.0 or higher undergraduate weighted mean GPA on a 4.0 scale. If the undergraduate GPA is below 3.0, a GPA will be calculated for the last two years attended if schooling was done at a foreign institution, and based upon the last 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) if the student attended a U.S. institution. Other English Language Requirements: 550 on the TOEFL PBT (paper-based).

Jan-2000

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