Overview

Graduate study in applied geological sciences prepares students for work in the multitude of careers including environmental geology/sciences, oil and gas industry, minerals and mining, and state and federal agencies that require a deep and broad foundation in the geological sciences.

Features

The Applied Geological Sciences degree at University of Alaska Anchorage has both a thesis and a non-thesis option. The thesis option includes a focus on skills related to the acquisition of new knowledge and is designed for students who wish to pursue higher entry-level positions into jobs or to eventually pursue a Ph.D. degree.

The non-thesis option is designed for students who wish to further emphasize applied geological sciences and prefer to substitute additional classroom education and a comprehensive written exam or a professional project and comprehensive oral exam for graduate research experience.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

Mineral Resources

Petroleum Geology

Depositional Systems and Dynamic Stratigraphy

Applied Sedimentary Petrology and Diagenesis

Advanced Hydrogeology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Anchorage, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed UAA graduate application.

Official transcripts of all college-level work.

Three letters of recommendation from professors or other professionals particularly qualified to attest to the applicant’s qualifications for graduate-level research and study.

A resume or curriculum vitae.

A one-page personal statement discussing the applicant’s credentials and readiness for graduate studies. This is an opportunity for the applicant to share relevant information, qualifications, and experience that would not be included with the UAA graduate application form or reflected on official transcripts. It is also the applicant’s opportunity to describe their desire and commitment to pursue graduate study in geological sciences.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20304 USD / year

≈ 20304 USD / year
Out-of-State

20304 USD / year

≈ 20304 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9504 USD / year

≈ 9504 USD / year

Additional Details

WUE/WRGP - Western Exchange: $9,504

Living costs

Anchorage

United States

1320 - 2000 USD / month

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

Funding

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