A Ph.D. in Marine Geology is typically a 4-6 year program that provides advanced training in the study of the physical, chemical, and biological processes that shape the seafloor and coastal environments. Sedimentology, stratigraphy, geophysics, paleoceanography, and the use of geological methods to study marine systems are among the subjects covered in the program. Students carry out novel research to further scientific knowledge of plate tectonics, climate change, sea-level variations, and the evolution of marine ecosystems. They frequently work with interdisciplinary teams, government organizations, or oceanographic research facilities. Graduates of this degree can use their knowledge in marine geology to solve urgent worldwide resource-related issues in academic institutions, government research labs, environmental consulting firms, and international organizations.
