Graduate Program

Graduate education, leading either to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degree in Geology or Geophysics, is a major focus of the Department of Geology and Geophysics at the University of Wyoming.

At UW you'll find:

• A top-notch faculty. Our faculty is dedicated to distinction in research and graduate education. Faculty research is characterized by numerous interdisciplinary collaborations and a remarkably collegial atmosphere.

• A large department with stimulating peers. Students interact with twenty-one faculty, a graduate student population of about 50, and undergraduate majors numbering about 140. There's always someone to learn from, and to share an idea with.

• Exciting research opportunities. Our faculty conduct leading research in fields as diverse as surface chemistry and marine seismology, in locations from Spitsbergen to the Tibetan Plateau.

• State-of-the-art facilities. Our department has top-notch computer, laboratory, material characterization, aqueous geochemistry, isotope chemistry, scanning electron microscopes, electron back-scattered diffractometers.

• A supportive environment. We are committed to providing a supportive - yet challenging - research environment for our students. Graduate student life is characterized by a remarkable sense of collaboration and an esprit-de-corps.

• Competitive stipend support. Virtually all of our graduate students are supported on research or teaching assistantships, including several endowed, honorary fellowships.

If you're looking for a stimulating, collegial, well-supported research department with a focus on distinction, then look no further!

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• Assessment of Student Learning: Geology MS Degree
• Assessment of Student Learning: Geology PhD Degree