Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Geosciences

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

To be considered for admission to the program, an applicant must meet Graduate School requirements plus the following program requirements: Hold a masters degree in one of the natural sciences, engineering, or mathematics or have equivalent experience. Have an appropriate background in aspects of the geosciences relevant to the intended field of study. Provide the names of at least three (3) people who can submit letters of recommendation speaking to your research skills and ability to succeed in a PhD program. Provide a reason statement. Exceptional students without a M.S. degree may be considered for admission. A student who holds a masters degree from UWM must formally reapply for admission to the Graduate School before continuing studies toward the Ph.D.Applicants for admission to the UWM Graduate School must have the following: A baccalaureate degree, or its equivalent as determined by the UWM Center for International Education, from a regionally accredited institution, completed before the first term of enrollment in the Graduate School. Students applying to approved accelerated masters degrees are exempt from this requirement.A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, or an equivalent measure on a grading system that does not use a 4.0 scale. Those whose undergraduate GPA is below 2.75 must provide evidence of ability to succeed in graduate study through at least one of the following: GPA of at least 3.0 during the last two years of the baccalaureate program (calculated on a minimum of 48 credits). Completion of six or more credits of program-approved post-baccalaureate courses. These courses must be at the advanced undergraduate or graduate level, taken within the last five years with a grade of B or better (B-minus not acceptable). Submission of official score reports from the Graduate Record Examination, the Graduate Management Admission Test, or the Miller Analogies Test that indicate competencies in areas related to the proposed graduate program. To be considered official, these scores must be sent directly from the testing agency to UWM, and must be received prior to admission. Scores on tests developed by the proposed graduate program that demonstrate potential for success in that program. These scores must be submitted prior to admission. Evidence of professional certification or licensure in a relevant area as determined by the proposed program and the assistant dean of graduate education. A graduate degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA