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Overview
The Geology framework provided by the M.S. degree at Cal Poly Pomona University will enable graduates to meet the intellectual challenges of their professional or academic careers and assume leadership roles in their profession.
Learning outcomes
- The program is sufficiently flexible to meet student interests in the application of geology to the solution of hydrologic, geophysical, environmental, geoengineering, or resource extraction problems facing our society. As a polytechnic university we are dedicated to the "Learn by Doing" philosophy and stress practical interactions between students, faculty and industry/government professionals.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Advanced Topics in Geosciences
- Field Investigations
- Thesis Proposal
- Thesis Research
- Master's Degree Thesis
- Earth Science Seminar
- Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Earth Sciences Geology Environmental Sciences View 239 other Masters in Earth Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.5
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in Geology or a closely related discipline (e.g., Geotechnical Engineering, Hydrology, Geophysics, Earth Science, Environmental Science) from an accredited institution, with a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 in Earth science courses, and a 2.5 grade-point-average in related science and mathematics courses;
- Two letters of recommendation;
- A one-page personal statement of interest, including research and career aspirations;
- A minimum of 24 semester units or 36 quarter units of undergraduate Earth Science coursework (see item 1 above) is required to receive unconditional acceptance into the Master’s program.
- Availability of faculty and resources in the student’s stated area of interest.
Tuition Fee
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International
15208 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15208 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
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In-State
8872 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8872 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Pomona
1100 - 1600 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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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