Overview

Opportunities to interact in a research context with select faculty are available for qualified students. Students can benefit from research programs, a renovated facility and several convenient evening academic courses. Geosciences is a long-established program at the University and traces its deep roots to the early 1960s.

The graduate program prepares students for employment in the energy and environmental sectors, geospatial technologies in industry and government or academia. The MS degree (with thesis) is typically required as preparation for entry into a doctoral program at any university.

Key Facts

Graduates of the Geosciences program at University of Texas at Dallas seek positions such as: environmental scientist, petroleum geologist, development geologist, engineering geologist, exploration geophysicist, field geologist, geological consultant, geotechnician, laboratory technician and radiation safety officer.

Programme Structure

Courses Included:

The Earth: An Overview

Remote Sensing

Geographic Information Systems

Applied
Geophysics

Tectonics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Richardson, United States

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Geology View 179 other Masters in Geology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Proof of English proficiency.

GRE or GMAT score.

Completed UT Dallas graduate application.

Application fee.

$50 non-refundable international credential evaluation fee.

Diplomas and/or degree certificates. Upload scanned copies with certified English translations by the appropriate academic institution or government agency.

All college/university transcripts or mark sheets.

Letters of recommendation.

Certified translation of non-English documents.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

29568 USD / year

≈ 29568 USD / year
Out-of-State

29568 USD / year

≈ 29568 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

15188 USD / year

≈ 15188 USD / year

Living costs

Richardson

United States

1207 - 2237 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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