2025-2026 Admission Requirements for the Graduate Major in Geology

Admissions Requirements for the Graduate Major in Geology


APPLYING

After exploring options and choosing a specific program, follow the steps on our University’s graduate application process:

Deadlines to apply

January 1, 2025

Admission Limited to

Fall, Winter, Spring

Exams & GRE Types

GRE: Optional

Subject test scores are optional and may be in any appropriate subject.

Letters of Recommendation

3

UCLA-Wide Graduate Admissions Requirements

Degree-Specific Admissions Requirements

In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit a statement of purpose.

A bachelor's degree in geology, biology, chemistry, physics, or other science is required.

Applicants must have outstanding records in the relevant basic sciences and mathematics.

Qualified students may proceed directly toward the Ph.D., although most obtain the M.S. degree in the process.

Program Name

Geology
(Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences)

Leading to the
degree of

M.S., Ph.D.

Major Code

0402

Address

3683A Geology
Box 951567
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1567

Phone

(888) 377-8252

Email

sao@epss.ucla.edu

Website

epss.ucla.edu