The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Geology at Bircham International University studies the physical environment through geology. It covers the origin, structure, and composition of minerals and igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. The program also addresses plate tectonics, volcanism, rock formation, earthquake activity, and mountain building, focusing on Earth’s internal processes.
Delivery is distance learning for adults and professionals. The program structure is 70% textbooks and 30% thesis. It requires 45 to 72 academic credits above a Master’s program, with 42 academic credits for Geology Online and 18 academic credits for research methodology and a final project or thesis. Bibliography textbooks are included in the fees, and payment plans may be available on request.
Modules
- Geology Online
- Research methodology and final project or thesis
- 601GEA - Earth Science
- 602GEA - Geology
- 603GEA - Volcanism & Earthquakes
- 604GEA - Soil & Water Conservation
- 605GEA - Hydrology
- 606GEA - Mineral Deposits & Sedimentology
- 607GEA - Stratigraphy & Earth History
- 608GEA - Rock & Fluid Properties
- 609GEA - Geomorphology
- 610GEA - Seismology
