Overview

Key facts

The Geological Sciences MSc degree 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.

Career Opportunities

Professionals with expertise in geological sciences are in high demand across sectors and industries, including remote sensing, natural resource management, data science, economic geology (oil and mining industries), environmental consulting, hazard and risk assessment, geophysics, and planetary science. Coding and numerical modeling skills translate across many domains, even beyond geosciences. Skills in the measurement and analysis of data related to the physics, chemistry and structures of the Earth and of planetary systems are valuable to businesses and institutions relying on data-driven strategies to interact with the planet and explore beyond the Earth.

Career examples include:

data scientist
environmental consultant
GIS or mapping specialist
materials analyst
planetary scientist
research geologist

Some students go onto doctoral programs in the field of geological sciences.

Programme 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

Starting 2024-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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105

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 213 other Masters in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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105

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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

37044 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37044 USD per year during 12 months.
National

34290 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34290 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

12376 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12376 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Tempe Junction

900 - 1350 USD /month

Living costs

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

Financing

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Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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