Geophysics

Pass a minimum of 30 semester hours in graduate courses and thesis research. At least 24 semester hours must be in resident study at the University of Utah, and a minimum of 20 semester hours must be in formal course work with the balance in thesis research. A majority of the course credit hours must be earned in GEO courses taken in the GG Department.

Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Take GEO 6950 Reviews in Earth Science course and pass Comprehensive Exam

Successfully complete and orally defend an M.S. thesis

A grade of "B-" or better is required for all courses.