Overview

Key facts:

Requests should be addressed to the Chair of the Department of Earth and Planetary Science when application is made for admission to The University of Texas at San Antonio. An application form for teaching assistantships is available at the degree website. The Master of Science degree program in Geosciences offers opportunities for advanced study and research designed to prepare students for roles in industry, government, research institutes, or educational institutions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Current Topics in the Geosciences

Research Design in the Geosciences

Graduate Seminar in Geology

Master's Thesis
Candidates for the Master of Science degree electing the thesis option must also pass a final oral comprehensive examination

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Helotes, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree in Geology (equivalent to UTSA's) or a bachelor's degree in chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science, life sciences, or engineering with sufficient coursework in the geosciences.
Applicant's evaluations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

A completed a Graduate School application.
Two Letters of Recommendation are required from person's familiar with the applicant's academic record.
Personal Statement of Research or Career Interest.

Tuition Fees

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28134 USD / year

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28134 USD / year

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9906 USD / year

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