Overview

Studies in geology at Oregon State University commonly combine observations and measurements from field, laboratory, and computational studies.

Geology plays an important role in decisions about resource use, slope stability and the safety of building projects, natural hazards standards, mineral exploration and extraction, the basic workings of the Earth, and the understanding of the effects and rates of natural and human-induced change in the environment.

Key facts:

Most graduate research in the geology program includes field study. An approved field course of at least 9 quarter credits or equivalent experience is prerequisite to candidacy for a graduate degree. No foreign language is required.
Students who seek training in a combination of field and laboratory techniques applying a variety of scientific problems will find very few places with the number of opportunities or the variety of facilities that are available at Oregon State. Research in the department falls under three broad areas: Solid Earth Processes and History; Surface Earth Processes and History; and Human Interaction with the Earth.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Glacial geology

Geochemistry
Structural geology

Geomorphology

Geophysics
Neotonics

Paleoclimate

Volcanology
Marine Geology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Corvallis, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Oregon State University Certification of Finances Form is required of all applicants, regardless of funding source. This includes applicants that have been granted a Teaching or Research Assistantship.
Supporting documentation, demonstrating sufficient financial resources for the desired academic program. See below for Acceptable Forms of Financial Documentation
Photocopy of Applicant’s Passport and Passport of any dependents (if passport has already been issued – this is used to match the name on the passport and visa documents).
Photocopy of Current Visa/I-20 if already in the U.S.
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All international applicants and applicants that did not receive a degree in the U.S. (or other English speaking country) meet the following additional English language proficiency requirements for admission.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

35118 USD / year

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35118 USD / year

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In-State

16530 USD / year

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Living costs

Corvallis

United States

1397 - 2488 USD / month

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