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BS Geology

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of South Alabama

Program Overview

Geology is an interdisciplinary physical science pertaining to the study of the Earth. Courses and research within the department address the chemical and physical properties of minerals, rocks, soils, sediments, and water; the processes that shape the Earth s surface; the stratigraphic, paleobiological, and geochemical records of Earth history; and the processes associated with deformation in the Earth s crust and mantle. Together an understanding is obtained of present-day, historical, and long-term feedbacks between global systems, as well as the origin and occurrence of our natural resources.

Program Key Stats

$10320 (Annual Fees)



Eligibility Criteria

2.5
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1000
5.5
61

Additional Information & Requirements

A 3.5 minimum high school GPA, as computed by the USA Office of Admissions; scored at least a 28 composite on the ACT (or 1250 SAT scores); completed the junior year of high school; A minimum IELTS score of 5.5

Career Options

  • Geologists
  • Ecologist
  • Environmental consultant
  • Field trials officer
  • Marine scientist
  • Nature conservation officer

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