Overview

Key features

Topics include specialized studies in geophysics, geochemistry, planetary science, cosmochemistry, high-pressure experimental petrology and rock deformation, tectonics, structural geology, igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary petrology, surficial processes, fluvial geomorphology, stratigraphy, paleoecology, phylogeny reconstruction, functional morphology and evolution, oceanography, paleo-climate studies, geothermal energy, and natural hazards.

The Geology department at the University of California, Davis, has outstanding analytical and computational facilities and provides opportunities for research and study around the world. The campus is well situated to provide access to field areas exhibiting diverse geologic and tectonic phenomena, and encourages interdisciplinary research through collaborations with the KeckCAVES, Center for Watershed Sciences, the Bodega Marine Laboratory, and other UC research stations. The program offers a diverse, collaborative, and flexible research environment that integrates field, laboratory, and theoretical/computational approaches and encourages highly individualized and interdisciplinary research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Paleontology

Sedimentology/paleoenvironments

Structure/tectonics

Petrology/geochemistry

Environmental geology/geomorphology/resources

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-25 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Davis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Statement of Purpose

Personal History and Diversity Statement

List of Faculty Mentors

CV/resume

Three letters of recommendation (to be submitted electronically by the recommenders; instructions are in the online application)

Unofficial transcripts from previous institutions attended

Application fee of $120 (U.S.) or $140 (international).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30697 USD / year

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30697 USD / year

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In-State

15595 USD / year

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Living costs

Davis

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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