194 Master's in Geology in North America

The Geology programme at Acadia University is a research-focused Master of Science degree designed for advanced scientific training. This full-time, in-person programme typically lasts two years and emphasises close collaboration with faculty supervisors. It prepares students for high-level roles in government, industry, or further doctoral studies.

The graduate program in Geology at California State University Sacramento offers two tracks to a Master of Science degree in Geology: a thesis-based option in which students pursue a research project and a non-thesis option that culminates in a comprehensive examination.

This Geological Science MA course from Queen's University faculty interests span disciplines in geology, geochemistry and geoengineering often in a multi-disciplinary fashion and including applications to economic and environmental problems.

Geology from Western Washington University aims to prepare students for professional employment in geoscience careers in the Pacific Northwest and beyond or for continuing graduate studies at the doctoral level.

The Geology M.Sc. at Brigham Young University is a research-focused programme designed for full-time study. This public degree develops advanced scientific expertise through rigorous coursework and a publishable thesis. Students gain professional skills in geological investigation over a standard two-year duration.

The Department of Geology and Geological Engineering offers advanced study leading to an MS degree in Paleontology at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Resources available to graduate students in paleontology include the extensive collections of the Museum of Geology.

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.

The Department of Geology and Geological Engineering offers advanced study leading to a M.S. degree in Geology and Geological Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.

The Geological Sciences programme at Florida State University is a professional M.Sc. degree designed for advanced research and industry careers. This public study mode course provides deep expertise in earth systems. Students develop rigorous analytical skills through comprehensive coursework and a dedicated thesis project.

Geology from Texas A&M University is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the fundamentals of geology and related disciplines. Research investigations comprise a significant part of each program. The M.S. degree is normally granted as thesis option only.  

The Geology program at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) offers study in geomorphology, micropaleontology, mineralogy, organic geochemistry, paleobiology, petrology, paleontology, remote sensing, sedimentology, stratigraphy, structural geology, and tectonophysics.

The Mining Geological - Geophysical Engineering program from The University of Arizona serves as a precursor for subsequent Ph.D. studies by connecting you with a faculty member to embark on a high-profile research topic.

The School of Earth, Environment and Society offers a curriculum leading to the Master of Science degree in Geology at Bowling Green State University.  We aim to give students a sufficient background in geology and related fields to successfully pursue a career in research, teaching, or industry.

The objectives of the Earth Sciences MSc program from University of Memphis are the attainment and development of depth of the Earth Sciences knowledge, and the ability to apply this knowledge to student’s career development, in at least one of the following areas: (1) geography; (2) geology; (3) archaeology; (4) environmental sciences; (5) interdisciplinary studies.

Washington State University's M.S. degree program in Geology focuses on fundamental questions in Earth Sciences ranging from how the Earth formed, how it has evolved through time, and how it operates and is changing today.

The Earth and Planetary Sciences programme at The University of New Mexico offers advanced training in geosciences. This comprehensive curriculum is available for M.S. students, focusing on field-based and laboratory research. The university provides a solid foundation for those seeking expertise in planetary systems.

Geological Sciences at University of Texas El Paso is the multidisciplinary department of the College of Sciences, and our research uses mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, statistics, and computer modeling to address some of the most challenging interdisciplinary questions about the past, present and future state of the earth system. 

At Geology from The University of the West Indies we address some of the most pressing concerns facing the Caribbean today including environmental and climatic change, urban and rural development, coastal dynamics, natural hazards, water resources and environmental management.

GIS and Spatial Analysis from West Virginia University is ideal for graduate students, recent college graduates, and working professionals who desire advanced training in this high-growth industry and who would like to explore a wide variety of topics and skills.

The Geography - Geographic Information Sciences M.S. at South Dakota State University is a comprehensive postgraduate programme. Delivered in a public study mode, this degree focuses on geospatial technologies and research. Students develop advanced expertise in mapping and spatial analysis over the course of their studies.