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MS Geosciences

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Pennsylvania State University University Park

Program Overview

The Department of Geosciences offers M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs that provide students with a broad background in any of the major areas of geological sciences and intensive research experiences culminating in the preparation of a formal thesis. The goal of the programs is to prepare students for scientific careers in academia, government, or industry. A wide range of faculty interests and exceptional laboratory and other support facilities provide an extensive variety of areas of specialization in which students may choose their course work and research topics, which include:

  • aqueous geochemistry
  • chemistry and physics of rocks and mineral
  • geodynamics
  • global change and earth history
  • sedimentary geology and paleobiology
  • solid earth and applied geophysics
  • surficial processes

Program Key Stats

$46796 (Annual cost)
$85

Aug Intake : 1st AprJan Intake : 1st Sep


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Eligibility Criteria

3.0
4 Years

6.5
80

Additional Information & Requirements

Application A bachelor's degree in some branch of the natural or physical sciences, engineering, or mathematics. An applicant also is expected to have completed standard introductory courses in geosciences, chemistry, physics, and mathematics through integral calculus, plus 15 credits of intermediate-level work in one or a combination of these subjects. Official Transcripts GPA 3.0 out of (4.0 scale) TOEFL iBT: 80 OR IELTS 6.5 overall 3 Letters of Recommendation Personal Statement CV

Career Options

  • Agricultural and food scientists
  • Anthropologists and archeologists
  • Atmospheric scientist
  • Meteorologists
  • Chemists and material scientists
  • Civil engineers
  • Environmental engineers
  • Environmental scientists and specialists

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