M.S. in Geological Engineering 24 months Postgraduate Program By University of Utah |Top Universities
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Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

Earth and Marine SciencesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Study Level

Masters

Program Purpose The M.S. program in Geological Engineering prepares students for a professional career in characterization of and design of engineering solutions to meet societal needs and challenges in geologic settings. This includes exploration and exploitation of natural resources and characterization and remediation of geologic hazards and environmental contamination. The M.S. degree is commonly desirable for private sector professional careers in engineering applications of earth science knowledge. Learning Outcomes: Mastery of the geosciences that allows success as a professional engineer in industry or public service. Completion a significant body of original engineering research, the results of which are actually or potentially publishable in peer-reviewed professional venues. Proficiency in accessing and utilizing the professional scientific literature. Proficiency in oral and written communication of scientific results. Thorough understanding of the origin and composition of the geologic materials that make up the Earth. Thorough understanding of the dynamic geologic processes that operate within the Earth’s interior and on its surface. Thorough understanding of geologic time, in both relative and absolute terms, and how geologic time is measured. Thorough understanding of the evolution of the Earth and of the evolution of life on Earth. Ability to use principles of mathematics, chemistry, biology and physics to solve geologic problems. Proficiency in solving field-based problems in Earth science. Ability to engage in lifelong learning and understanding of the need to do so. Understanding of the role of the Earth sciences in helping to solve societal problems related to natural resources, natural hazards, energy, environment and global climate. Understanding of the place of the Earth sciences in the larger picture of intellectual inquiry, including connections between science and history, philosophy, ethics and the formulation of public policy.

Program overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Study Level

Masters

Program Purpose The M.S. program in Geological Engineering prepares students for a professional career in characterization of and design of engineering solutions to meet societal needs and challenges in geologic settings. This includes exploration and exploitation of natural resources and characterization and remediation of geologic hazards and environmental contamination. The M.S. degree is commonly desirable for private sector professional careers in engineering applications of earth science knowledge. Learning Outcomes: Mastery of the geosciences that allows success as a professional engineer in industry or public service. Completion a significant body of original engineering research, the results of which are actually or potentially publishable in peer-reviewed professional venues. Proficiency in accessing and utilizing the professional scientific literature. Proficiency in oral and written communication of scientific results. Thorough understanding of the origin and composition of the geologic materials that make up the Earth. Thorough understanding of the dynamic geologic processes that operate within the Earth’s interior and on its surface. Thorough understanding of geologic time, in both relative and absolute terms, and how geologic time is measured. Thorough understanding of the evolution of the Earth and of the evolution of life on Earth. Ability to use principles of mathematics, chemistry, biology and physics to solve geologic problems. Proficiency in solving field-based problems in Earth science. Ability to engage in lifelong learning and understanding of the need to do so. Understanding of the role of the Earth sciences in helping to solve societal problems related to natural resources, natural hazards, energy, environment and global climate. Understanding of the place of the Earth sciences in the larger picture of intellectual inquiry, including connections between science and history, philosophy, ethics and the formulation of public policy.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
All international graduate applicants to the University of Utah must meet the following minimum Graduate School requirements: A bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited U.S. college or university or from an institution recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education in their home country. The Office of International Admissions will determine if applicants with international degrees meet the Graduate School's requirement of a recognized bachelor's degree. At least a 3.0 or higher undergraduate weighted mean GPA on a 4.0 scale. If the undergraduate GPA is below 3.0, a GPA will be calculated for the last two years attended if schooling was done at a foreign institution, and based upon the last 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) if the student attended a U.S. institution. Other English Language Requirements: 550 on the TOEFL PBT (paper-based).

2 Years
Jan-2000

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Domestic Students

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International Students

0 USD
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