General Requirements for Graduate Degrees

Admissions

Earth Sciences

Ph.D. in Applied Earth Sciences

One of the nation’s first doctoral programs in applied earth sciences merging geoscience, geoinformatics and human health has been established in the School of Science at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis.

When you have decided to apply to join us, fill out the Online Application Form provided by the IUPUI Graduate Office (scroll down to "Proceed to Online Application"). 

NOTE: The suggested application submission date is January 15th.  Submission in mid-January maximizes the prospective student's opportunity to receive financial aid.

Master of Science in Geology

The IUPUI graduate program in Geology leads to a Master of Science degree from Indiana University. We offer a thesis and non-thesis option; however, typically only thesis-option students are considered for funding. Our thesis option requires 24 credit hours of graduate level courses and 6 credit hours of a research thesis. See Requirements of MS Degree pdf file for more details. 

When you have decided to apply to join us, fill out the Online Application Form provided by the IUPUI Graduate Office (scroll down to "Proceed to Online Application").

NOTE: The suggested application submission date is January 15th. Submission in mid-January maximizes the prospective student's opportunity to receive financial aid. However, the Geology Department will consider applications for admission throughout the year.