Those who meet the following conditions may apply to the cycle of studies that leads to the doutor (doctor) degree:
a) Holders of the mestre (master) degree in Geology, Geophysics, Volcanology, Seismology, Hydrogeology, Environment or related areas, or legal equivalent;
b) Holders of a licenciado degree in Geology, Geophysics, Geological Engineering, Environmental Sciences or related areas, who have a particularly relevant academic or scientific curriculum vitae that is recognized by the scientific council as attesting the capacity to carry out this cycle of studies;
c) Holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum vitae that is recognized by the scientific council as attesting the capacity to carry out this cycle of studies