PhD in Geology
Beijing, China
PhD
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
Chinese
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The PhD in Geology program focuses on the advanced study of the Earth, its processes, and materials.
Students engage in rigorous research that contributes to understanding geological phenomena.
The program is designed to foster critical thinking and analytical skills through both theoretical coursework and practical research experiences.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can explore various career paths, including academia, environmental consulting, natural resource management, and government agencies.
Opportunities may also exist in industries such as oil and gas, mining, and environmental protection, preparing students for impactful careers in geology and related fields.
Program Description & Objectives
Geology is a program that studies material compositions, internal structure and external features of earth, mutual interactions between earths and the history of the evolution of earth.
PhD students in Geology should grasp basic theories firmly and comprehensively. They should have systematic and specialized knowledge, broad scientific horizon, academic innovating ability, and be able to undertake scientific research work independently and solve problems relevant to the discipline; to make innovations in science and engineering technology.
Core Courses
- Molecular Organic Geochemistry
- Tectonism and Sedimentation in Sedimentary Basin
- Modern Theory of Petroleum Accumulation
- Modern Technology and Method of Instrumental Analysis
Research Areas
- Sedimentology and Paleogeography
- Petrology and Reservoir Geology
- Sequence Stratigraphy and Logging Geology
- Organic Geochemistry
- Regional Structure and Basin Analysis
- Environmental Geology and Geochemistry
- Oil Region Structural Analysis
- Fossil Energy Formation and Enrichment Mechanism
Graduation & Degree Requirements
- Study time: 4 years.
Credit Requirements:
- Minimum credits: 16
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