Overview

About the Geological Sciences program

A typical MA track takes two years to complete and is not recommended for students who plan to continue on to a PhD in the geosciences. At the University at Buffalo we offer a master degree in Geological Sciences.

Generally, students entering the MA track are expected to hold a BA or BS in Geology. Students applying with other science or engineering degrees must have 12 credits in advanced geology, or must complete these credits during their master's program. The MA advisor may require additional prerequisites depending on the course of study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geological Field Training

Advanced Ecology

Marine Ecology

Field Course In Tropical Marine Ecology

Hydrogeology

Environmental Geophysics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

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Applications submitted after these deadlines are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Buffalo, United States

Disciplines

Geology Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 137 other Masters in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in United States

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

University at Buffalo Online Application: Please submit the online application for review. If you do not wish to complete the entire application at this time, you may create and save a partial application for completion at a later date

Personal Statement: As part of the online application, we require a brief statement of your research interests and experience, as well as your educational goals and career objectives

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Transcripts: We require official or unofficial transcripts from every institution previously attended. You must upload transcripts yourself. Only after acceptance to the University at Buffalo will we request official transcripts.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25740 USD / year

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Out-of-State

25740 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

11310 USD / year

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Living costs

Buffalo

United States

920 - 1560 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

About the Geological Sciences program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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Financing

Funding

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