Doctor of Philosophy in Geosciences
About This Programme
A research doctorate in geosciences.
Course Highlights
- Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- Research doctorate with supervision across the college's research areas
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
Coursework
College requirements (6 CH) and major required courses (9 CH), plus electives below.
- COSC701 Research Methods II2 credits
- COSC702 Ethics of Scientific Research II1 credit
- COSS711 Seminar I1 credit
- COSS722 Seminar II1 credit
- COSS733 Journal Club1 credit
- GEOL710 Advanced Topics in Plate Tectonics3 credits
- GEOL720 Modeling and Geoinformatics3 credits
- GEOL731 Geology, Environment and Society3 credits
Elective courses: select 3 (9 credit hours).
- GEOL740 Geophysical Instruments & Data Acquisition3 credits
- GEOL745 Seismology & UAE Seismicity3 credits
- GEOL750 Diagenesis, Stratigraphy, & Reservoir Evaluation3 credits
- GEOL755 Formation Evaluation3 credits
- GEOL760 Computer Applications in Geosciences3 credits
- GEOL767 Advanced Geochemistry3 credits
- GEOL770 Environmental Mineralogy3 credits
Comprehensive / Qualifying Examination
- COSC800 Comprehensive Exam
- COSR810 Research Proposal
Dissertation Research
COSR900 Dissertation Research, 30 credit hours. Research areas reflected in the program's advanced and elective courses: plate tectonics, modeling and geoinformatics, geophysics and seismology, stratigraphy and reservoir evaluation, geochemistry, and environmental mineralogy.
- COSR900 Dissertation Research30 credits
Dissertation Defense
- COSD910 Dissertation Defense
Entry Requirements
Full transcripts, two references and, where required, a research proposal are needed.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in research, laboratories, industry, and environmental and government roles, or continue to postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
Programme Details
Award
Doctor of Philosophy
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A relevant master's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Doctorate
Subject Area
Natural Sciences
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Doctor of Philosophy
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 36,450/yr
Graduate applicants apply through apply.uaeu.ac.ae with transcripts, a CV and two references, and pay the AED 200 application fee.