Overview

The Geology Graduate Program at University of Texas Permian Basin is administered by the Office of Graduate Studies and Research through the Geology Faculty, and grants Master of Science Degrees in Geology. Students must choose one of two tracks: Thesis Option or Non-Thesis Option.

The programme

In order to earn a Master of Science degree in Geology, Students must amass a minimum of 30 semester credit hours, of which 24 semester credit hours must be of course work in geology and supporting or ancillary fields. The curriculum of courses selected by each student, in consultation with their advisor, will be chosen to enable them to develop their professional interests and achieve their career goals. Within two semesters the student should select an advisor from among the Geology Faculty, who together with the student will choose a graduate committee in accordance with the regulations of the Graduate Studies Office. The student should also decide, with the approval of the graduate committee, the option for the additional 6 semester credit hours in order to complete the required 30 semester credit hours.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Structural Geology and Tectonics

Carbonate Petrology, Petrography and Diagenesis

Micropaleontology

Petroleum Geology

Thermodynamics of Geologic Processes

Volcanology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National students: rolling admission.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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79

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Geology View 223 other Masters in Geology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in the United States or proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution;
A satisfactory score (if required) on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT),** or other evidence of ability to succeed in graduate study;
Adequate subject preparation for the proposed graduate program;
A favorable recommendation from the Graduate Admission Committee of the college/school/department in which the student expects to pursue graduate study, with final approval by the Dean of Graduate Studies.

Tuition Fee

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International

14088 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14088 USD per year during 12 months.
National

14088 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14088 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

6726 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6726 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Odessa

1002 - 1858 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 Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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