Graduate Programs

Explore our Graduate Programs

The Department of Earth Sciences offers programs of graduate study leading to PhD and master’s degrees with opportunities for research in a wide variety of specialty fields. The goal of these programs is to prepare students for careers in academia, applied research, employment with state and federal agencies, and positions with private consulting organizations.


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Master’s Degree in Earth Sciences

Our master's program provides rigorous training in all aspects of scientific research, including the formulation and testing of hypotheses, acquiring skills needed for a chosen project, collection and interpretation of original data, and writing up the results as a set of published papers.  

Master’s Requirements


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Doctorate Degree in Earth Sciences

Earth sciences doctoral candidates gain extensive experience designing and carrying out independent research on a focused topic. At the PhD level, the advisor provides guidance and input, but the student is expected to take the lead in designing, executing, and writing up the results of the work.

PhD Requirements


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Prepare for the Professional World

Whether you are interested in pursuing a career in or outside of academia, the University of Oregon offers a multitude of professional development resources for graduate students. 

Career and Professional Development


Graduate Courses in Earth Sciences

Graduate-level coursework is designed to meet individual needs, and students may pursue independent research in geobiology, geochemistry, geodesy, geomechanics, geomorphology, geophysics, mineralogy, petrology, volcanology, paleontology, stratigraphy, sedimentary petrology, structural geology, and ore deposit geology.

Courses


Funding your Graduate Studies

Our students typically receive graduate employee fellowships that provide tuition waivers, health insurance, and a stipend.

Funding and Research Support


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Our Graduate Students

Connect with other graduate students and provide support for undergraduates and peers in IgDEAS, a group focused on inclusion and diversity within our department.

Resources for the Graduate Community


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Jeremiah Public Lecture: "Consent and Sexual Violence in Contemporary Japan: Rethinking Autonomy, Choice, and Equality Under the Law"
Oct27
Jeremiah Public Lecture: "Consent and Sexual Violence in Contemporary Japan: Rethinking Autonomy, Choice, and Equality Under the Law" Oct 27 Chiles Hall
Department of History Coffee Hour
Oct28
Department of History Coffee Hour Oct 28 McKenzie Hall
Seminar - “A Biophysical Perspective on The Evolution of Multi-Conformation Proteins”
Oct28
Seminar - “A Biophysical Perspective on The Evolution of Multi-Conformation Proteins” Oct 28 Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact
Experiential Learning Opportunity Scholarship Info Session
Oct28
Experiential Learning Opportunity Scholarship Info Session Oct 28 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
Global Opportunities Fair
Oct29
Global Opportunities Fair Oct 29 Lillis Business Complex
Cinema Studies Presents: Cinema Gear Demos with B&H and Sony
Oct29
Cinema Studies Presents: Cinema Gear Demos with B&H and Sony Oct 29 Villard Hall
Creative Writing Reading Series Presents: Brian Trapp, Fiction
Oct29
Creative Writing Reading Series Presents: Brian Trapp, Fiction Oct 29 Knight Library
Cinema Studies Presents: Cinema Gear Demos with B&H and Sony
Oct30
Cinema Studies Presents: Cinema Gear Demos with B&H and Sony Oct 30 Villard Hall
Live Lit West
Oct30
Live Lit West Oct 30 Tsunami Books
Research Talk: Deportation, Legal Violence, and Migration to the US
Oct31
Research Talk: Deportation, Legal Violence, and Migration to the US Oct 31 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)