Overview

Students in the Master of Science in Geosciences program from Florida International University have the opportunity to explore research in atmospheric sciences, tectonics, igneous petrology/geochemistry/economic geology, hydrogeology and environmental geology, stratigraphy/sedimentology, micropaleontology and geophysics/remote sensing/GIS.

Features

The Department of Earth and Environment is focused on understanding the natural world and its interactions with human systems to build the skills and understanding needed for sustainable societies. The department offers a broad range of classroom, field and laboratory experiences in atmospheric, aquatic, earth and agricultural sciences as well as environmental management and policy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Earth and Environment Graduate Seminar

Planet Earth: Dynamic Earth

Planet Earth: South Florida

Geochemistry

Research Instrumentation and Techniques in Geology

Advanced Stratigraphy

Coastal Processes and Environments

Geoscience Systems

Physics of the Earth

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Miami, United States

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Geology View 167 other Masters in Earth Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

GPA: 3.0 in the last two years of undergraduate study

GRE: Required, 1000 minimum. New scores will be converted to old scores for admission purposes

Applicant Statement/Letter of Intent: Required

Letters of Recommendation: Required, 3 letters

Resume

Faculty sponsor with graduate faculty status

For international applicants whose native language is not English: English proficiency exam scores

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

19014 USD / year

≈ 19014 USD / year
Out-of-State

19014 USD / year

≈ 19014 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8202 USD / year

≈ 8202 USD / year

Living costs

Miami

United States

1508 - 2603 USD / month

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

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Miami

Financing

Funding

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