Overview

Key Features

Many of our MS graduates in Geological Sciences at The University of Alabama become licensed Professional Geologists.

Students are prepared for this wide range of careers through a flexible curriculum in which they work closely with their advisor to conduct theoretical, field, and/or laboratory research for a thesis in their chosen field.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Climate Change

Hydrogeology

Sedimentary Petrology: Carbonates

Sedimentary Petrology: Clastics

Advanced Igneous Petrology

Metamorphic Petrology

Volcanology

Well-Log Analysis

Sedimentary Basin Analysis

Advanced Topics in Geology

Ore Deposits

Seminar in Tectonics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tuscaloosa, United States

Disciplines

Geology Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 179 other Masters in Geology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

An online application form

Application fee payment

Statement of purpose

Unofficial admission scores (GRE, GMAT, MAT or MCAT; if required by the department)

Unofficial transcripts

Letters of recommendation

Language scores (non-native English speakers)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

34542 USD / year

≈ 34542 USD / year
Out-of-State

34542 USD / year

≈ 34542 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11684 USD / year

≈ 11684 USD / year

Living costs

Tuscaloosa

United States

850 - 1300 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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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Tuscaloosa

Financing

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