Doctor of Philosophy with a specialization in Geophysics (Physics)

Coursework:

• GEOPH 521  
• Coursework is to be selected in coordination with the supervisor, supervisory committee, and graduate chair, which may make additional requirements.

Thesis

• Registration in 900-level THES. When the course requirements are successfully completed, the student’s research is presented orally and in written (thesis) form to an examining committee.

Seminar Presentation

Starting in the second year, each PhD student in Geophysics is required to present the results of their current research at least once per year at the Geophysics Seminar Series or at the Institute for Geophysical Research conference.

Candidacy Exam

PhD students must pass an oral candidacy examination in subjects relevant to their general field of research. Students entering the PhD program with a BSc are expected to pass their candidacy exam in the third year of their program. Students entering the PhD program with a MSc are expected to pass their candidacy exam in the second year of their program.

Ethics Requirement

Students must meet the GPS Ethics and Academic Citizenship Requirement  through the completion of INT D 710  (for both master’s and doctoral students) and INT D 720  (for doctoral students) by the end of the first term of registration in their degree program.