M.S. in Geology 24 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Idaho |TopUniversities

M.S. in Geology

Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

Earth and Marine SciencesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Study Level

Masters

Build a geological foundation that’s rock solid. As the world pays more attention to how human actions affect the environment and energy and water resources, the need for qualified geoscientists continues to grow. This program prepares you to meet this demand with the in-depth study of geological issues that are most relevant in today’s geological challenges, such as erosion, climate change and the sustainable use of land. As a graduate student of geology, you will receive training in both theory and modern field observation strategies. The program offers excellent opportunities to research geological problems around the world, as well as on other planets. You will also gain experiences with sophisticated technologies used to study geological processes. Career Outcomes With this degree, you could become a/an: Professor and researcher at a university (Ph.D. required) Teacher at the secondary or community college level Geologist Environmental scientist Geotechnical engineer Atmospheric scientist Museum curator Climate change scientist Engineering geologist Mineralogist Seismologist Soils engineer

Programme overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Study Level

Masters

Build a geological foundation that’s rock solid. As the world pays more attention to how human actions affect the environment and energy and water resources, the need for qualified geoscientists continues to grow. This program prepares you to meet this demand with the in-depth study of geological issues that are most relevant in today’s geological challenges, such as erosion, climate change and the sustainable use of land. As a graduate student of geology, you will receive training in both theory and modern field observation strategies. The program offers excellent opportunities to research geological problems around the world, as well as on other planets. You will also gain experiences with sophisticated technologies used to study geological processes. Career Outcomes With this degree, you could become a/an: Professor and researcher at a university (Ph.D. required) Teacher at the secondary or community college level Geologist Environmental scientist Geotechnical engineer Atmospheric scientist Museum curator Climate change scientist Engineering geologist Mineralogist Seismologist Soils engineer

Admission Requirements

6.5+
Graduate school applicants must possess the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree, with a minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Other English Language Requirements accepted: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) minimum score of 525 on the paper test; Completion of the University of Idaho American Language and Culture Program (ALCP); SAT critical reading minimum score of 500; Completion from Lewis-Clark State College Institute of Intensive English Bridge Program; Pearson (PTE) Academic score of 48; ELS Language Centers, pass of Level 112; Cambridge CAE (Certificate of Advanced English), pass; Cambridge CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English), pass; Cambridge International "O" Levels, pass; MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) score of 74.

2 Years
Jan-2000

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