Overview
At Geological Sciences from University of Missouri - Columbia the dynamic faculty, along with their students, are making significant contributions to numerous areas of basic and applied research. This research is supported by excellent, state-of-the-art analytical facilities in the department and on campus.
Careers
Our graduate program prepares students for a wide range of professions within the geological sciences; students have been placed in private, federal, state, and academic institutions. Prospective students are encouraged to contact any faculty member directly for additional information.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Geology of Missouri
- Mineralogy
- Structural Geology
- Sedimentology and Stratigraphy with Lab
- Groundwater Hydrology
- Engineering Geology
- Groundwater Modeling
- Solar System Science
- Economic Geology with Laboratory
- Environmental Soil Chemistry
- Patterns and Processes in the Fossil Record
- Organic Geochemistry
- Plate Tectonics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- January 28 for guaranteed consideration for departmental financial aid
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Geography Geology Natural Sciences View 333 other Masters in Geography in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Completed Graduate School online application
- Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
- Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)
- 3 letters of recommendation (submitted through the Graduate School online application)
- Personal statement (uploaded into Graduate School online application)
- GRE scores (optional)
- Resume (optional, but recommended)
- Proof of Financial Support
- Have earned a U.S. bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution.
Tuition Fee
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International
23140 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23140 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
23140 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23140 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
12809 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12809 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Columbia
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Funding
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