Overview
The MS program in Geological Sciences from Arizona State University is designed to provide fundamental graduate training in geology. Students are encouraged to cross subject boundaries and pursue new understandings of Earth and the solar system.
Graduates of the program are prepared for further graduate study or for careers in geochemistry, geology, geophysics, planetary geology, hydrology and related areas.
More information
Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Thesis topics for the MS in Geological Sciences may include (but are not limited to):
- Astrobiology
- Cosmochemistry
- Geochemistry
- Geochronology
- Geodynamics
- Geomorphology
- Geophysics
- Geoscience Education
- Hydrology
- Mineralogy
- Mineral physics
- Paleontology
- Petrology
- Planetary geology
- Seismology
- Structural geology
- Systems Engineering
- Tectonics
- Volcanology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS or TOEFL needed
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Geology View 181 other Masters in Geology in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 3 (required)
GMAT The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a test intended to assess certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in written English for use in admission to a graduate management program, such as an MBA. GMAT contains 4 sections - Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal. The score has a range from 200 - 800. —
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5 (required)
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at desiganated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 80 (required)
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. —
Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's degree, in any field, from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admissions application and application fee
- official transcripts
- statement of purpose
- GRE scores
- three letters of recommendation
- proof of English proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
25200 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 25200 USD per year and a duration of 12 months. -
National
23544 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 23544 USD per year and a duration of 12 months. -
In-State
11720 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 11720 USD per year and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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