Careers
Graduate studies are aimed at preparing students for careers in the private sector, government research organizations and in academia.
Students receive specialized training in their selected focus areas but also are exposed to the full breadth of the department's expertise in order to provide balance and career flexibility.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Comparative Paleobiology
- Geological Field Training
- Hydrogeology
- Advanced Ecology
- Marine Ecology
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3
- GRE®: Required
- GMAT: Required
Other requirements
General requirements
To be eligible for graduate study at UB, we expect:
- A bachelor's degree, or the equivalent, from an accredited/government recognized college or university. Most such degrees will be four or more years in length; UB recognizes some three-year degrees, but not all.
- A B-grade (GPA of 3.0) or higher from your bachelor's degree (or equivalent) courses. Grade point averages from non-U.S. universities will be evaluated by UB's Office of International Admissions.
- Appropriate standardized test scores (GRE, GMAT, LSAT, etc.).
- Letters of recommendation.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 36,312 AUD / year (≈ 25,740 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 36,312 AUD / year (≈ 25,740 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 15,955 AUD / year (≈ 11,310 USD / year)
Living costs
Fairfax, United States: 1,876-3,245 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships: Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Geological Sciences.
