Overview

Undergraduate students already a part of the Department of Earth and Environmental Science (EESC) can apply for the 3+2 master’s program. Students in the Geosciences program of University of Rochester typically continue their senior thesis research with their academic advisor. Graduate courses taken during the fourth year that are not required for the undergraduate degree program may be applied toward the master’s degree.

Key facts

The low student/faculty ratio allows for close personal interactions between the students and faculty. Students are encouraged to work closely with their advisors to design programs that fit their interests and goals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geophysics

Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

High Temperature Geochemistry

Geodynamics

Paleomagnetism and Global Plate Tectonics

Sedimentology and Tectonics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rochester, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Normally, a student is expected to have basic training in geology, mathematics through calculus, and three semesters of chemistry, physics, or biology, depending upon the area of specialization

Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework done at other institutions

Letters of recommendation

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

32250 USD / year

≈ 32250 USD / year
Out-of-State

32250 USD / year

≈ 32250 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

32250 USD / year

≈ 32250 USD / year

Living costs

Rochester

United States

925 - 1350 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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Scholarships Information

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