421 Master's degrees in Earth Sciences

The newly approved graduate program in geosciences offers graduate studies in petroleum geology, sedimentology and stratigraphy, paleontology, igneous petrology, and environmental science. The program at Midwestern State University includes a traditional, two-year post baccalaurate thesis-based Master of Science in Geosciences. 

The M.Sc. Geophysics at the University of Oklahoma is a comprehensive public programme designed for advanced scientific exploration. This full-time course focuses on applying physical and numerical technology to study the Earth's interior, offering students a rigorous academic path in the field of Earth Sciences.

The Applied Geophysics programme at Southern Methodist University is a specialised M.S. degree designed for professional excellence. This full-time course requires 30 credit hours and focuses on petroleum industry exploration. Students complete a research proposition and a formal thesis to gain advanced technical expertise.

The Earth Sciences program of University of New Brunswick offers field-based student research, which is conducted throughout Canada.

The Applied Geophysics program at ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology is a two-​year joint degree program offered by three of Europe's leading science and technology institutions.

Graduate education, leading either to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degree in Geology or Geophysics, is a major focus of the Department of Geology and Geophysics at the University of Wyoming .

Graduate study in the Department of Earth Sciences at Syracuse University offers students opportunities for field, laboratory and computational geological and geophysical research spanning the earth’s deep interior, lithosphere and surface on a host of timescales. 

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at McGill University offers both M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree programs.

As a student in the graduate program in Environmental Geosciences at Michigan State University you will develop skills to address problems facing the modern environment and problems related to understanding the Earth's past and future. 

The Applied Environmental Geoscience program of the Utah State University is a broadly-utilized degree program that emphasizes interdisciplinary coursework and thought.

The Course in Chemical Innovation and Regulation (Erasmus Mundus) offered by the University of Algarve - EMMC-ChIR - is a MSc degree for professionals concerned with the safety and regulation of chemical substances.

The Master in Earth Sciences programme of University of Geneva is an advanced programme in multiple areas of Earth Sciences that combines basic science and practical applications.

The M.Sc. in Geophysics at the University of Houston provides advanced training in Earth Sciences through public study. This programme focuses on rock physics and seismic wave theory, offering both thesis and non-thesis tracks. Students develop technical expertise in geophysical data analysis over a flexible duration.

The Engineering - Mining, Geological and Geophysical Engineering degree offered by The University of Arizona positions students to enter the field in a professional role immediately upon completion of their studies. 

This MSc Geophysical Hazards from University College London (UCL) provides a broad introduction to geohazards, together with advanced courses in seismology, volcanology, hydrogeological hazards and meteorology. 

The College at University of Kwazulu Natal operates on the Pietermaritzburg, Westville and Howard College campuses, offering a full range of excellent undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including this Water Resources Management degree. 

The research-oriented Geophysics MSc course at the University of Hamburg imparts knowledge, skills and practice in the fields of “natural hazards and extreme events” and “geophysical exploration methods and raw materials”.

The Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences program of the Case Western Reserve University is flexible so as to meet individual needs and are research-intensive programs that offer the opportunity to work closely with faculty.

How do organisms and their environment interact at both a molecular level and a global level? If this is an area that interests you, and you want to make a contribution to science and sustainability, the Ecology and Evolution (Joint Programme UvA-VU) - Ecology and Evolution course at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is for you.

The Geosciences M.Sc. at The University of Montana is a research-focused postgraduate programme. Students complete 30 credits over a duration of up to five years, typically studying full-time on campus. This degree emphasises original scientific inquiry, requiring a formal thesis and defense to demonstrate advanced mastery.